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The independent charity protecting Cornwall's heritage for everyone. That’s where Cornwall Heritage Trust comes in.
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All over Cornwall, there are heritage sites that are uncared for and at risk – some that are even lost forever. There are Cornish traditions, ranging from gig building and wrestling to shanty singing and dancing, which need our support to flourish. Cornwall is incredibly special and we need to connect people with its landscape, traditions and communities to keep its story alive. We protect 13 of C

ornwall’s most iconic and important historic sites such as Treffry Viaduct, Castle an Dinas, the Hurler Stone Circles, and Sancreed Beacon, which are all open to the general public and free to enter. We run a highly successful education programme, offer support to other heritage organisations and provide school transport grants, which enable children to visit ancient sites, museums and historic properties across Cornwall. Cornwall Heritage Trust is a small independent charity and it’s because of our members and generous donations that we can continue this vital work. There are individual, joint, family and concession memberships available starting from just £15 a year, and your support means we can help Cornwall’s heritage flourish and offer universal access to some of its most special places.

07/09/2026

Looking for an amazing family day out that you’ll love as much as your kids?

Come to Awenek! The Great Cornish Heritage Festival on Saturday 12th September at Enys Gardens, Penryn — and enjoy activity trails, games, storytelling, puppetry, creative workshops, hands‑on experiences and so much more.

Kids go free, and early bird adult tickets start from £7.50.

Early bird saver ticket sales close at 12noon this Friday 11th September – don’t miss out!

Throughout the day, there’s plenty to get involved with:
• Say hello to Skillywidden, the mischievous Pisky, and all his faery friends from Squashbox Theatre.
• Meet Susie the Traction Engine and see the power of steam in action.
• Join a battle with Morvleydh’s Vikings and try to break their ferocious shield wall.
• Create your very own nature tile with an award-winning Cornish ceramicist.
• Make your own hand‑forged item with a professional blacksmith from Blacksmith’s Collective CIC
• Try your hand at pressing apples with Resilient Orchards Cornwall.
• Have a go at archery and axe throwing with Maid for Archery.�

Most activities are included in your ticket price, with a small number of optional paid workshops, including:
• Learn how to make a pasty with expert crimpers at The Pasty Box (£7.50 per person)
• Build a bird box (£15 per person) or bird feeder (£3 per person) with our Rangers

Book your early bird tickets today:
https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/awenek-the-great-cornish-heritage-festival/

All proceeds are in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust, ensuring Cornish heritage stays alive for future generations.

06/09/2026

It’s less than one week to go until Awenek! The Great Cornish Heritage Festival. Are you coming?

Taking place in Penryn on Saturday 12th September, this family-friendly celebration of Cornwall’s heritage brings together fascinating demonstrations, live performances, traditional skills, stories and activities for all ages. We can’t wait to see many of you there!

Kids go free, and early bird adult tickets start from £7.50.

Early bird saver ticket sales close at 12noon this Friday 11th September – don’t miss out!

Throughout the day, watch Cornish heritage come to life. See Cornish wrestling, living history and weapons displays, prehistoric crafts and flint knapping, traditional blacksmithing, weaving, pottery, woodturning and stone carving. Discover how people lived and worked in Cornwall through historic artefacts, mining displays, archaeology, storytelling and exhibitions with experts and craftspeople on hand to share their knowledge and answer your questions.

There’s plenty for families to enjoy too, with children’s trail activities, games, storytelling, puppetry, creative workshops and hands-on experiences, as well as opportunities to meet the people keeping Cornwall’s traditions alive today.

There will also be food and drink available to purchase throughout the day, including Cornish pasties, scotch eggs, cakes, coffee and ice cream!

A small number of spaces are also available on selected paid workshops, giving you the chance to learn a traditional skill for yourself.

Whether you’re passionate about Cornwall’s history or simply looking for a brilliant day out with the family, Awenek! is a chance to see, hear and experience the heritage of Cornwall in one place.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Book your advance tickets here https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/awenek-the-great-cornish-heritage-festival/

All proceeds are in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust, ensuring Cornish heritage stays alive for future generations.

05/09/2026

Cornwall’s heritage comes alive next Saturday – and we’re thrilled to share the full festival programme so you can plan your day.

Awenek! is a family‑friendly celebration packed with live demonstrations, traditional skills, performances and hands‑on activities for all ages.

Under 18s go free, and saver adult tickets start from £7.50. Most activities are included, with a small number of optional paid workshops. Saver tickets close at 12noon on Friday 11th September.

Date: Saturday 12th September
Time: 10am – 5pm (Last entry 3pm)
Location:
Enys Gardens, St Gluvius, Penryn, TR10 9LB
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Children must be supervised at all times. Dogs on leads welcome.

If you love Cornwall’s history or simply want a brilliant day out with the family, Awenek! brings heritage to life in one place.

Explore the programme and book: https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/events-calendar/wasson-awenek-2026/

04/09/2026

Discover Cornwall’s story across time – and experience how people lived, worked and celebrated through the centuries.

Come and experience Awenek! The Great Cornish Heritage Festival on Saturday 12th September at , Penryn and you can do just that.

Throughout the day, there’s so much to do to explore Cornwall’s story…
• Handle historic artefacts and dive into fascinating museum exhibitions.
• Meet archaeologists and experts who’ll be on hand to share their knowledge and answer your questions.
• Learn a little Kernewek with friendly tutors.
• Delve into Cornwall’s industrial heritage and learn about its future — you can even dress up as a miner!
• Have a go at hands‑on activities and games.�

Kids go free, and early bird adult tickets start from £7.50. Most activities are included in your ticket price, with a small number of optional paid workshops.

Saver ticket sales close at 12noon on Friday 11th September – don’t miss out!

Book your early bird tickets today:
https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/awenek-the-great-cornish-heritage-festival/

All proceeds are in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust, ensuring Cornish heritage stays alive for future generations.

The museums and organisations joining us include CASPN, Celtic Nation Kernow, Cornish Lithium, Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, Cornwall Archaeological Society (CAS), Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery, Cornwall National Landscape, Federation of Old Cornwall Societies, Geevor Tin Mine, Historic Environment Record, Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek, Kresen Kernow, Mor Media, Penlee House Gallery & Museum, PK Porthcurno, The Trevithick Society, The Poly and Truro & Penwith College.

03/09/2026

Did you know that the birthplace of the British china clay industry is right here in Cornwall and enjoys breathtaking views across Mount’s Bay?

It’s part of a hilltop which tells the story of Cornwall – from ancient hillforts to medieval farming to the Industrial Revolution to worldwide warfare. The summit is known in folklore as the home of giants, and it’s not hard to see why.

Visit today and you’ll discover:
• Ancient earthworks and magnificent monuments.
• Wildlife thriving beside archaeological remains.
• A panoramic view which never fails to take your breath away.

If you didn’t know it was there, you’d be lucky to find it, but we’re sure you’ll want to climb to the top time and time again.

Save this for your next adventure and tag someone you'd bring with you.

Plan your visit here https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/our_sites/tregonning-hill/

02/09/2026

Last chance: Saver tickets close at 12noon on Friday 11th September for Awenek! The Great Cornish Heritage Festival.

Kids go free, and advance saver adult tickets start from £7.50. Most activities are included in your ticket price, with a small number of optional paid workshops.

Date: Saturday 12th September
Time: 10am–5 pm
Location: Enys Gardens, St Gluvius, Penryn, TR10 9LB

See Cornish wrestling, living history and weapons displays, prehistoric crafts and flint knapping, traditional blacksmithing, weaving, pottery, woodturning and stone carving. Discover how people lived and worked in Cornwall through historic artefacts, mining displays, archaeology, storytelling and exhibitions with experts and craftspeople on hand to share their knowledge and answer your questions.

There’s plenty for families to enjoy, with children’s trail activities, games, storytelling, puppetry, creative workshops and hands-on experiences, as well as opportunities to meet the people keeping Cornwall’s traditions alive today.

Whether you’re passionate about Cornwall’s history or simply looking for a brilliant day out with the family, Awenek! is a chance to see, hear and experience the heritage of Cornwall in one place.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Book your advance tickets here: https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/awenek-the-great-cornish-heritage-festival/

All proceeds are in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust, ensuring Cornish heritage stays alive for future generations.

01/09/2026

Imagine helping Cornwall’s wildlife flourish with people who share your love of our heritage – and still being home in time for tea.

Bracken management season is in full swing for our Countryside Rangers and, this summer, they’ve been joined by volunteers who are giving their time to help care for Cornwall’s landscapes. Together they’ve been improving biodiversity, protecting archaeological features and keeping the places we all love accessible.

Here’s a glimpse of their latest session at Castle an Dinas near St Columb Major, where volunteers made a real, visible difference to this remarkable place and the wildlife that depends on it.

We run hands‑on eco‑conservation sessions across Cornwall for anyone who wants to connect with nature, meet new people and make a direct, lasting impact on the places that tell Cornwall’s story.

Would you give it a go?

Upcoming dates:
Wednesday 23rd September – Castle an Dinas, near St Columb Major
Wednesday 14th October – East Pentire Headland, Newquay

Sign up here https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/events/

31/08/2026

Want to experience the thrill of taking part in traditional Cornish sports?

Come to Awenek! The Great Cornish Heritage Festival on Saturday 12th September at Enys Gardens, Penryn – and you can do just that!

Throughout the day there’s plenty to get stuck in with:
• Have a go at archery and axe throwing with Maid for Archery.
• Join the team from Cornwall Shinty Club - a Celtic cousin to hurling, and ancestor to both hockey and golf.
• See Cornwall’s very own martial art in action with the Cornish Wrestling Association.

Kids go free, and early bird adult tickets start from £7.50. Most activities are included in your ticket price, with a small number of optional paid workshops.

These saver tickets sold out very quickly last year, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Book your early bird tickets today:
https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/awenek-the-great-cornish-heritage-festival/

All proceeds are in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust, ensuring Cornish heritage stays alive for future generations.

30/08/2026

Book your early bird tickets today for Awenek! The Great Cornish Heritage Festival – and save!

Join us for an unmissable family-friendly day out in Penryn this September, bringing together fascinating demonstrations, live performances, traditional skills, stories and activities for all ages.

Kids go free, and early bird adult tickets start from £7.50. Most activities are included in your ticket price, with a small number of optional paid workshops.

Date: Saturday 12th September
Time: 10am–5pm
Location: Enys Gardens, St Gluvius, Penryn, TR10 9LB

Experience Cornwall’s living heritage:

• Cornish wrestling, living history and weapons displays.
• Prehistoric crafts and flint knapping.
• Traditional blacksmithing, weaving, pottery, woodturning and stone carving.
• Archaeology, mining displays and expert demonstrations.
• Children’s trails, games, storytelling, puppetry, creative workshops and hands‑on experiences.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Early bird saver tickets sold out very quickly last year, so we recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Book your tickets here: https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/awenek-the-great-cornish-heritage-festival/

All proceeds are in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust, ensuring Cornish heritage stays alive for future generations.

29/08/2026

Explore Cornwall’s heritage this long weekend – while our offices take a short pause for the Bank Holiday.

We’ll be back open from 9am on Tuesday 1st September.

All our historic sites remain open and free for everyone to enjoy.

Where would you like to visit?

Address

G03 The Percy Williams Building, Krowji, West Park
Redruth
TR153AJ

Telephone

+441209707008

Website

https://linktr.ee/cornwallheritagetrust

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