
We are thrilled to announce that this September we are hosting a brand-new festival to celebrate Cornwall’s unique and distinct heritage, and booking for the general public is open!
Taking place on Saturday 16th September at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, this fun-filled day will be packed with an array of hands-on activities and demonstrations showcasing Cornwall’s arts, culture, traditions, and history.
The festival is called Awenek which means Creative in Cornish, and we really hope this celebration will spark your imagination!
Please note that the festival was launched to Cornwall Heritage Trust members on Friday 4th August, Heligan Members and Local Pass holders on Monday 7th August 2023 and to the general public today, Tuesday 8th August 2023.
Visitors will be given the chance to explore the gardens and watch demonstrations from historic re-enactors, take part in ‘Make and Take’ activities, listen to Cornish music and enjoy Cornish dancing and storytelling.
Try your hand at Cornish wrestling, explore an Early Medieval encampment or see the endangered craft of Cornish hedging in action with our friends from CREST. You can even sit back and watch Ed Rowe, ‘The Kernow King’ regale you with stories of Cornish heroes and heroines or cheer on our Cornish warriors in an exciting battle at the end of the day!
The event is included within the garden admission ticket price, and free for Heligan Local Pass and Membership holders.
Cornwall Heritage Trust members can also enjoy free entry to The Lost Gardens of Heligan on this day.
If you would like to book a ticket, we recommend doing so without delay as we expect places will go incredibly quickly. Numbers are restricted and places are available on a first-come-first-served basis.