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- Ecosystems, Biodiversity & Nature Recovery
- Beavers – Nature’s Engineers
- Brewing, Fermentation & Food Preservation
- Britain’s Lost Wildlife
- Bug Hunting & Pond Dipping – Mini Beasts, Mighty Ecosystems
- Clothing & Textiles – From Fibre to Fabric
- Energy Basics – From Fire to Alternative Power
- Foraging & Food from the Wild
- From Seed to Harvest Workshop
- Life in the Jungle – Survival in a Super Ecosystem
- Microclimates – Nature’s Secret Weather
- Nature Senses: Exploring Heligan with Heart, Hands & Imagination
- Natural Medicines & Healing Herbs
- Poetry in Place – Exploring the Simon Armitage Trail
- Pollination Power – The Buzz About Bees & Beyond
- Rare Breeds & Farming for the Future
- Science by Observation - Relearning the Scientific Method
- Soil Science – The Ground Beneath Our Feet
- Survival Skills – Den Building, Fire Striking & Bushcraft Basics
- The Lost Gardeners – Stories of Heligan’s Hidden Heroes
- Sculpting Stories: Art, Nature & the Mystery of Heligan
- Wild Art & Wellbeing – Creating Calm in Nature
- Young Conservationists – Protecting Our Natural World
- Wildflowers & Nature’s Patchwork
- Heligan Beaver Detectives
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Events at Heligan
- Sunday roasts
- Sunrise Sessions
- Heligan Night Garden
- 200 Acres: A Celebration of Heligan’s Wildlife
- Heligan Rangers: Survival Skills
- Jungle Giants Safari - a larger than life summer experience
- Lost Supper x Ellis Wharton Wine
- Lost Supper: Seafood
- Pizza Nights
- Heligan Rangers: Beaver Detectives
- Father Christmas - Relaxed Sessions
- Heligan Rangers: Wild Art
- Homecoming Presents: Derek Gow
- Homecoming Presents: Tim Hannigan
- The Spirit of Harvest
- Member Event - Beaver Tours
- Heligan Night Garden - Relaxed Session
- Heligan Rangers: Holiday Club
- Christmas Lunches
- Father Christmas
- Fungi Foray
- Spring Foraging with Emma the Forager
- Lost Supper: Harvest
- The Spirit of Harvest: Relaxed Session
- New Year Brunches
- Christmas Brunches
- Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall
- Walk for Wellbeing: Hospitality Action
- Homecoming Presents: Tylan Berry
- Fully booked: A Day for the Mind: Free Entry to The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- Remembrance Sunday at Heligan
- Remembrance at Heligan
- Earth Photo Exhibition
- Global Pasty Championships
- Homecoming Presents: Gentle, Angry Women
- Homecoming Presents: No Trees No Seas
- Heligan Rangers: Sculpting Stories: Art, Nature & The Mystery of Heligan
- Photography Workshop – Heligan in the Spring
- Natural Beekeeping Workshop for Beekeepers/Guardians
- Canopies & Communities: Tree planting at Heligan
- James Canton - Wild Writing Retreat
- Neon Jungle Roller Skating Rink
- Winter Watercolours for Beginners - Fully booked
- New Year Charity Day
- Submergence
- RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
- Spring Watercolours for Beginners
- Bumblebee Identification Workshop for Beginners
- Heligan Seed Swap
- Nature Journaling Workshop
- Summer Foraging with Emma the Forager
- Summer Foraging workshop with Emma the Forager
- Photography Workshop – Heligan in the summer
- Lost Supper: Meat the butcher
- Solitary Bee ID for Beginners
- Will Hawkes: Wild Walks
- Natural History Recording and the Art of Noticing
- Prof. Thomas Crowther: Nature's Echo: Harnessing ancient feedback loops to heal a changing planet
- Magical moths and nighttime bugs
- Magical moth mornings at Heligan
- Spring Watercolours for Beginners Plus
- Spring into colour: Easter at Heligan
- Heligan Rangers: Wild Art & Wellbeing
- Heligan Rangers: Bug hunting and soil science
- Beaver talk & wetland tour
- Wildflower identification day
- Cornish Outdoor Childhood Conference
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Centre for Nature Futures Events
- Heligan Rangers: Survival Skills
- Heligan Rangers: Beaver Detectives
- Heligan Rangers: Holiday Club
- Spring Foraging with Emma the Forager
- Heligan Rangers: Sculpting Stories: Art, Nature & The Mystery of Heligan
- Photography Workshop – Heligan in the Spring - Fully booked
- Natural Beekeeping Workshop for Beekeepers/Guardians
- James Canton - Wild Writing Retreat
- Winter Watercolours for Beginners - Fully booked
- Spring Watercolours for Beginners
- Bumblebee Identification Workshop for Beginners
- Nature Journaling Workshop
- Summer Foraging with Emma the Forager
- Summer Foraging workshop with Emma the Forager
- Photography Workshop – Heligan in the summer
- Solitary Bee ID for Beginners
- Will Hawkes: Wild Walks
- Natural History Recording and the Art of Noticing
- Prof. Thomas Crowther: Nature's Echo: Harnessing ancient feedback loops to heal a changing planet
- Magical moths and nighttime bugs
- Magical moth mornings at Heligan
- Spring Watercolours for Beginners Plus
- Cornish Outdoor Childhood Conference
- Heligan Rangers: Wild Art & Wellbeing
- Heligan Rangers: Bug hunting and soil science
- Beaver talk & wetland tour
- Wildflower identification day
- Weddings at Heligan
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Events at Heligan
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FAQs
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General Information
- Are there any discounts available for garden admission?
- Where are the Giant's Head, Mud Maid & Grey Lady sculptures?
- What happens to the crops grown in the Productive Gardens and meat reared from the Wider Estate?
- Where is the nearest bus stop?
- How long should we allow for our visit?
- Can I bring my dog with me?
- Are there any other ways of getting here without a car?
- Who owns the gardens?
- Do you hold special events?
- Can I visit more than once during my week's holiday?
- Are The Lost Gardens of Heligan accessible?
- How big are the gardens?
- Can I download a map before I visit?
- Where can we post a card?
- Do I have to pay for parking at Heligan
- Can I walk to The Lost Gardens of Heligan?
- Can I get to The Lost Gardens of Heligan by bus?
- Can I cycle to The Lost Gardens of Heligan?
- Will I still be allowed into the gardens if I arrive later than my tickets are booked for?
- Do I need to prebook with my Newt Membership?
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Tickets & Membership
- Are there any days when my Membership is not valid?
- Can we buy a Locals’ Pass?
- Do I need to book tickets to visit The Gardens?
- Can I enter with my RHS membership?
- Can I enter The Lost Gardens of Heligan with my National Trust Membership?
- Can I enter The Lost Gardens of Heligan with my English Heritage Membership?
- Can I enter The Lost Gardens of Heligan with my RHS Membership?
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Local Pass FAQ
- My Locals Pass/Membership has expired. How can I book a visit?
- Do I get any discounts?
- I already have a Local's Pass. When do I renew this pass?
- Are there any days when my Local Pass is not valid?
- The online ticketing system says that my pass is invalid and I am unable to book a slot.
- Can I buy a Locals’ Pass for myself and another person but they are not with me at the time of purchase?
- Can my son/daughter use their local pass on a school trip to The Lost Gardens of Heligan?
- Do I have to bring anything with me to buy a Local Pass?
- Do I have to join the queue with my Local Pass?
- What happens if I have lost my card?
- Do I need to keep my Locals’ Pass card when I renew?
- Can I still enter the gardens if I have booked a visit but have forgotten my card?
- How do I obtain passes for my son/daughter who has recently turned five?
- When will I receive my Heligan local pass card?
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Beavers at Heligan
- Why does the fencing look like something from Jurassic park?
- How long is the fence and who built it?
- Will they have babies?
- Can we see the beavers?
- Where did the beavers come from?
- What do beavers eat?
- Has a beaver died?
- How big is the enclosure?
- What makes the Heligan beaver reintroduction special?
- Soil FAQ
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Heligan Night Garden
- Can I move my booking?
- Will I need to pay for parking?
- Bad weather
- The weather is forecast to be bad on the night of my booking and I no longer want to come. Can I turn up on another night?
- Will I see Lowarnes on this year's trail?
- What are the prices for Heligan Night Garden?
- Where does the experience start, and what is the route?
- Are there any Health and Safety rules I should know about?
- When should I arrive?
- Are there toilets on the trail?
- I am visiting Heligan during the day, do I need to leave before entering Heligan Night Garden?
- Can I get refreshments?
- What provisions are in place for guests with mobility restrictions?
- What are the route start times?
- How do I book?
- Is the route dark or covered?
- Ecology
- Light Pollution and Noise Pollution
- Are dogs allowed on the trail?
- Complaints
- How long is the Heligan Night Garden trail?
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Weddings
- Do you allow corkage?
- How do we get to and from the venue?
- Are dogs allowed at the venue?
- Is the venue accessible?
- Can we get ready at the venue?
- Can we bring our own wedding cake and favours?
- Will there be someone with us on the day?
- Can children attend our wedding at Heligan?
- Can you cater for dietary requirements and allergens?
- Can we invite more than 50 guests?
- What happens if it rains and we've planned an outdoor ceremony?
- Do you offer accommodation?
- Heligan Rangers Workshops
- Heligan Rangers After-School Clubs
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Parking
- Why create a new car park and put it here?
- What is this field used for currently and how will a car park affect this?
- Why do you want to create a car park within an AONB?
- Will this ruin views in the local area?
- How will Heligan address its obligation to deliver a biodiversity net gain?
- Isn't this an accident blackspot? Won't adding a new junction make it even more dangerous?
- Will this new car park increase traffic to the Heligan site?
- How will vehicles access the new car park?
- How will pedestrians safely get from the proposed car park to the Heligan site?
- Why can't you install EV chargers in your existing car parks?
- Why don't you encourage people to take public transport rather than drive?
- Are you only building this car park because of the situation with Lobbs Farm Shop?
- Is it true that Heligan hasn't paid its bills to the Lobbs?
- Is it true that Heligan failed to maintain the Lobbs car park?
- If Heligan and Lobbs come to an agreement, will this mean Heligan drops plans to develop the new car park?
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News
- Rescued hedgehogs find new home at The Lost Gardens
- Grow with Heligan scheme a winner at Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2022
- Heligan Rangers - Express your interest
- Car Parking at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- Proposed new car park for The Lost Gardens of Heligan in 'Island Field'
- Baby beavers born in major success for Heligan reintroduction project
- The Regenerative Farm – A Lost Gardens of Heligan film
- Heligan Beaver Update
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan receive The King’s Awards for Enterprise
- Heligan Chosen Charity 2026
- Leaping fox sculpture lands at Heligan
- Discover More with Wildling
- Heligan parkrun: Register your interest
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