Nature by Design: artistic exploration and deep history
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20 Jun: Gates open at 9am
Join us for a day of captivating conversation, insight, and artistic exploration as we welcome a remarkable group of guests for a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and the human experience.
Featured Guests & Events to start the weekend include;
- BBC Radio 3 presenter and author Petroc Trelawny
- Arit Anderson Garden designer and presenter of Gardener’s World,
- Dame Sue Black One of the UK’s leading forensic anthropologists,
- Writer and modern undertaker Rupert Callender
- Join Sue & Pete Hill on a guided Sculpture Walk of The Lost Gardens of Heligan to discover their incredible iconic creations such as the Mud Maid and Giant’s Head.
Plus, a host of enriching experiences across the Heligan estate
- Garden entry
- Yoga in Nature
- Roaming live music
- Mindfulness and family-friendly activities
- Garden talks and guided walks

Timetable – Friday 20th 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
11:00 - Unveiling Heligan: A Journey Through its Stories and Secrets
11:00 Home Stage acts begin
13:00 - Heligan Sculptures Stroll with Sue & Pete Hill
14:00 - 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.