Creative Connections: a day in nature to inspire change

  • 17 Jun: Gates open at 9am

Lace up your walking boots for a day of discovery, nature, and well-being at Heligan.

Join us for Day Four of the Heligan Homecoming Festival, as we celebrate the great outdoors, personal connection, and creative inspiration.

Special Guests:

  • Merlin Hanbury-Tenison – Author and co-founder of Cabilla Cornwall
  • Andrew Gifford – Visionary artist known for his innovative work focussed on nature.
  • Rupert Isaacson – Acclaimed author and educator, famed for his book ‘Horse boy’, and work with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
  • Daniel HewittITN news presenter and journalist.
  • Sue & Pete Hill – The talented artists behind our iconic Heligan sculptures.
  • Carl Rowlinson-co-founder of Plant One, planting trees and re-establishing wildlife habitats across the UK.

Plus, a host of enriching experiences across the Heligan estate:

  • Garden entry
  • Yoga in Nature
  • Roaming music
  • Mindfulness & family activities
  • Garden talks & walks

Our gates will open at 9am. Homecoming ticket holders are invited to explore Heligan’s 200 acres of magical gardens, estate, rare breed farm, woodland walks and play meadow as well as food options from the Heligan Kitchen, The Field Kitchen and more.

Connect with nature, nourish your mind, and fall in love with something new.

The Lost Gardens Of Heligan Cornwall Woodland 4 1250 827 S C1

Timetable – Tuesday 17th June

Timetable – Tuesday 17th June  

8:00 - Yoga in Nature

9:00 – Gardens open to ticket holders and garden visitors

9:30 - Heligan Sculptures Stroll with Sue & Pete Hill

10:30 Home Stage / Festival Area Open

10:30 - Unveiling Heligan: A Journey Through its Stories and Secrets

11:00 Home Stage acts begin

13:00 - Heligan Sculptures Stroll with Sue & Pete Hill

14:30 - Unveiling Heligan: A Journey Through its Stories and Secrets

17:00 - 18:00 - Home Stage closes

Our Yoga session, walks and talks in bold are free for ticket holders. You'll be prompted to book these sessions at our checkout.

A full timetable for our Home Stage will appear online closer to the time.

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