We’re pleased to announce that booking is now open for our Open Garden at the Trefusis Estate near Falmouth, which is set to take place on Saturday 18th May from 10.30am – 4pm. New for 2024, this is an Open Garden with a difference offering visitors the chance to take a look behind the gates […]
Following the huge success of our first Ranger Ramble earlier this month, we’re launching two new dates for rambles at Treffry Viaduct and Sancreed Beacon. The walks involve uneven ground, steps and slopes. Please wear sensible footwear and appropriate clothing. If you would like to book a place, we recommend doing so without delay to […]
Following a number of postponements due to an unprecedented amount of rain over the last few months, we have decided to move the date of our performances of ‘Tristan & Yseult’ to later in the year, to give us the best chance to ensure that they can go ahead. Booking is now open for these […]
It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Ann Trevenen Jenkin who passed away yesterday just before her 94th birthday. Ann was a trustee of Cornwall Heritage Trust for 18 years, a Life Member and a keen supporter and advocate for Cornwall’s heritage. A former Grand Bard of the Gorsedh, educator […]
Are you looking for the perfect day out for all the family? Then we’re sure you won’t want to miss our Open Gardens 2024, a fantastic opportunity to discover Cornwall’s horticultural heritage. Four of Cornwall’s historic gardens are kindly throwing open their gates to help raise vital funds for Cornwall Heritage Trust. Visit a garden […]
Join our team for a guided walk at Sancreed Beacon to master the art of tracking wildlife this April. This hour-long guided walk is set to take place on Friday 5th April from 9am – 10am. The walk will help you identify and interpret signs of wildlife and will take you on a journey to […]
The Penventon Park Hotel has once again pledged its support to Cornwall’s landscape, traditions and communities by renewing its top-level membership of our ‘Heritage Friends’ business sponsorship programme. The Penventon is a 4 star Hotel with a Leisure Club and Spa treatment rooms nestled in acres of private parkland in Redruth. Previously an elegant Georgian […]
Are you aged 14 – 18 and worried about the current state of the planet? Do you want to make a difference to the environment and be a positive force for change? Cornwall Heritage Trust is launching a brand-new environmental programme to enable young people to take action over the current climate emergency and develop […]
This March, we’re partnering with Smashed Window Community Theatre to host an open-air improvised retelling of one of Cornwall’s greatest legends. This raucous production will see a trio of actors perform an entirely improvised take on ‘Tristan & Yseult’. It’s epic, energetic and sure to have you crying with tears of laughter (and perhaps a […]
On Saturday 16th March, we’re hosting a public consultation day about Tregonning Hill. The event will take place from 10am – 2pm at Balwest Sunday School. Tregonning Hill was purchased by Cornwall Heritage Trust in October 2023 to safeguard its future and ensure that it remains free to visit for everyone 365 days of the […]
Join us at Pendeen Village Hall for a special talk on the endangered craft of Cornish hedging this February. Date: Tuesday 27th FebruaryTime: 6.30pm – 8.00pm Location: Pendeen Village Hall, B3306, Pendeen, Penzance TR19 7SE Cornish hedgers and co-founders of the Cornwall Rural Education and Skills Trust (CREST), Helen Bowkett and Andrew Cockshaw will be leading the talk […]
The half term got off to a flying start this Monday at our Treffry Heritage Explorer Day. Thank you to everyone who came along for this time-travelling adventure into Cornwall’s industrial past! Over 150 people headed to the Luxulyan Valley to learn about the incredible history of Treffry Viaduct, with highlights including engineering challenges, sensory […]
