St Aubyn Foundation

12/06/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Gwithian Reception to the Mount. We hope you enjoyed your day of discovery and adventure on the island. ⭐️

19/05/2026

It was wonderful to welcome Year 2 from St Hilary School to St. Michael's Mount as part of their biodiversity project with the St Aubyn Foundation. We’re looking forward to seeing how their discoveries continue over the next two visits. 🌿

15/05/2026

15/05/2026

It was wonderful to welcome West Cornwall Women’s Aid to St Michael’s Mount.

We were delighted to host the team on the island and share our appreciation for the important work they do in supporting women and families across our local community.

29/04/2026

Each year, ahead of the season opening on St. Michael's Mount, the garden is quietly shared with local Special Interest Groups for a complimentary guided tour.

This year, 14 groups will visit across four days, including charities and schools connected to the St Aubyn Foundation.

It’s an opportunity to spend time in the garden as it comes into bloom, with space to explore, learn and enjoy the setting before it opens more widely.

03/04/2026

Learn2 Cornwall visited just before the Easter holidays began, and we were delighted to welcome them to St. Michael's Mount for a guided tour, exploring the island’s history, landscape and stories.

We're looking forward to your next visit. 🏰

01/04/2026

Last weekend, colleagues from across St Aubyn Estates came together on Marazion Beach for a beach clean, joined by volunteers from the Mounts Bay Marine Group.

In warm spring sunshine, 30 people took part in a collective effort to care for the coastline, gathering several bags of litter and helping to protect this important local environment.

The morning concluded with an insightful talk on the Dunes Restoration Project, offering a deeper understanding of the work underway to support and preserve this fragile landscape.

The event also provided an opportunity to raise funds for our Charity of the Year, Children's Hospice South West.

27/03/2026

Thank you for visiting Penpol School and please share some of your writing that comes from your day of discovery with us 🏰

12/03/2026

From storm-fallen trees to a place for young minds to gather.

Some of the trees lost in the recent storms are beginning a new chapter. Selected sections are being delivered by the Mount gardening team to Marazion School, where they’ll be given a second life.

The smaller rings will become natural outdoor seats, while the larger cuts will form table tops, creating a simple woodland classroom space for pupils to learn, gather and play.

It’s a small way of turning storm damage into something positive, keeping the story of these trees rooted in the local community.

07/03/2026

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Sara, Headteacher of Marazion School, to the Mount.

Sara was given a tour of the gardens by Kerry, the Mount’s Learning Manager, who shared some of the work taking place across the island.

During the visit, Sara saw the impact of Storm Goretti, which brought down 119 trees in the woodland. While the damage has been significant, the fallen timber will be given a new purpose.

Some of the wood will be crafted into tables and stools for the children at Marazion School, turning the story of the storm into something lasting and positive for the local community.

A lovely example of how St. Michael's Mount, the school and the St Aubyn Foundation continue to work together to support learning and sustainability. 🌿

Photo and words by Luke S, work experience student from Hayle Academy