The Lizard, Cornwall

Social Walks: Penrose (Highburrow)
2025-03-11 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Cornwall
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. This walk starts at Highburrow car park near Porthleven and will take in views across Loe Bar and the surrounding countryside. The walk is approximately 3 miles long and will take around 1.5 hours.
The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Find out more at
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/penrose/events/21ed0a08-ee56-4e35-bb66-5343b75b7562

Open Mic Night, Atlantic Inn Porthleven
2025-03-11 20:30 - 23:30 | Atlantic Inn, Porthleven, Peverell Terrace, Porthleven, TR13 9DZ, United Kingdom
Open Mic Night – 11th March! Join us for a night of music, laughter, and talent at our Open Mic Night! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying it out for the first time, all abilities are welcome to take the stage and show what you’ve got.

All performers will receive a pint on the house!
Don’t miss out on this chance to share your passion and enjoy a fun evening with great company. See you there!

Lizard Hikes - Coverack
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Cornwall
Join us for this walk as part of a series of Lizard Hikes, guided by a volunteer walk leader.
This walk is part of a new series of ‘Lizard Hikes’ in which we will be slightly upping the pace and walking a little further than the usual social walks.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this walk, starting at Coverack and taking in Chynalls Point and Black Head on a circular route of around 4.5 miles (approx. 2.5 hours). We will be taking in the surrounding countryside along the south west coast path with the opportunity to spot seals and choughs.

Meeting point
Meet at Coverack council charity car park, TR12 6TF
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Parking charges apply.

What to bring and wear
Please come in sturdy footwear and bring some waterproofs in case of showers.

Accessibility
The route follows sections along the South West Coast Path, including uneven ground, steps and stiles.

Full details at
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/lizard-point/events/ff3c18ec-33bc-462d-b35d-72971472b8d0

St Patrick's Day Irish Pig Racing
2025-03-15 20:00 - 23:00 | The Lizard Football and Social Club, Beacon Terrace, The Lizard, Helston, TR12 7PB
Yes you heard that right!!
To celebrate St Patrick’s day we are making a weekend of it! Join us for a celebration like no other—Irish Pig Racing is coming to town! Get ready for a night of thrilling races, unbeatable drink promos, and delicious Irish-themed nibbles
What to expect:
Irish Pig Racing on the big screen – cheer on your favorite speedy swine!
Amazing drink promos all night long
Tasty Irish-themed nibbles to keep you going
Great music & good vibes to celebrate St. Paddy’s in style
Throw on your best green outfit, bring your lucky charm, and let’s make this a St. Patrick’s Day to remember (or not)!

Stephen Kempe Live at The Blue Anchor
2025-03-15 21:00 - 23:00 | The Blue Anchor, Helston, 46 Coinagehall Street, Helston, TR13 8EL
Join us for live music from Stephen Kempe, a.k.a ‘The Cornish Cowboy’, to have an early celebration for St Patrick’s Day.
Saturday 15th March – 9pm
Join us!

St Patrick's at The Witchball
2025-03-17 17:30 - 23:00 | The Witchball, Lighthouse Road, The Lizard, TR127NJ, United Kingdom
Guinness £4 pint St Patrick’s Day starting at 17:30Then followed by an Irish themed raffle at 19:00

Helston Spring Thing
2025-03-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Helston
Join us for a weekend of exploration and discovery from 21–23 March!
Take part in The Quest – a town-wide challenge that will put your your knowledge, observation, and curiosity skills to the test. It’s free, fun, and for all ages!
Plus, enjoy free walks and workshops celebrating the season of renewal.

Follow @helstonspringthing on Facebook for updates and free tickets!

Helston Spring Thing has been funded by Cornwall Council’s Town Delivery Fund and is being developed and delivered by The Helston Place Shaping Board

Jazz Jam in the Garden
2025-03-21 19:30 - 23:00 | 42 The Living Room, Helston, 42 Coinagehall Street, Helston, TR13 8
Enjoy an evening of live music with an open mic and jam session celebrating Cornwall’s young jazz musicians, with some more seasoned players in the mix.
Arrive early and savour the fresh flavours of Spring with Charlie Pegrum’s Pop Up Kitchen. Charlie will be serving his homemade pasta and other delights from 7pm, alongside 42 The Living Room’s delicious cocktails and other drinks.
Date and time
Friday 21 March · 7.30pm – 11pm
Location42 The Living Room, Coinagehall St, Helston, TR13 8EQ
RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET
https://helstonspringthing.com/…/jazz-jam-in-the-garden/

Social Walks: Penrose (Fairground Car Park)
2025-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | National Trust Penrose, Penrose Road, Helston, TR13 0RD
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our social walk series.
The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and simply offer the opportunity for anybody to join us for some fresh air and time in nature. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience.
The basicsSuitabilityChildren welcome, adult supervision required at all times.
Meeting pointThis walk will start at the free Fairground car park in Helston (TR13 8WN or what3words///squeaking.magnetic.fuels)
What to bring and wearWear clothing suitable for all weather, ideally layers with waterproofs and comfortable, sturdy footwear.
AccessibilityFor the accessibility for each walk please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrose. There will be toilets available at the café at the half way point.
OtherDogs welcome, please keep them under close control and on a lead.

Henry Trengrouse Day
2025-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | The Blue Anchor, Helston, 46 Coinagehall Street, Helston, TR13 8EL
CELEBRATE HENRY TRENGROUSE DAY
at The Blue Anchor, Helston

Sunday 23rd March, from 2pm(approx.)
Join us for Cornish singing
We can’t wait to see you there.

Goonhilly Downs Development Project
2025-03-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Goonhilly Downs National Nature Reserve, TR12 6LQ
Are you passionate about nature? Interested in volunteering on our National Nature Reserve?Join us for our first session in developing Goonhilly Downs. The project aims to develop inclusive access, whilst conserving the impact of visitors. This project will support our nature recovery efforts.The day will involve practical volunteering with information about future offers.No experience necessary as all training will be given.
If you are interested please email
chris.waddle@naturalengland.org.uk

Full details at
https://fb.me/e/4FL1EW3R2

Penrose Social Walk - Chyvarloe
2025-03-25 13:30 - 15:30 | National Trust Penrose, Penrose Road, Helston, TR13 0RD
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Chyvarloe National Trust car park taking in the woodland and coast path at Penrose.
The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.
No booking necessary.
Please see our website for more details https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/…/cornwall/penrose/events

Marmalade Shed live at The Blue Anchor, Helston
2025-03-29 21:00 - 23:00 | The Blue Anchor, Helston, 46 Coinagehall Street, Helston, TR13 8EL
Live music from Marmalade Shed!Join us, Saturday 29th March, 9pm.
Plenty of Spingo – come and join in the fun!
Full details at
https://fb.me/e/89GXsYQh4

Ale & Cider Festival, Atlantic Inn Porthleven
2025-04-04 12:00 - 23:00 | Atlantic Inn, Porthleven, Peverell Terrace, Porthleven, TR13 9DZ, United Kingdom
It’s been an incredible year, and The Atlantic Inn are thrilled to celebrate their first anniversary! T
o mark this special occasion, they’re excited to invite you to our Ale & Cider Festival!
Join them as they raise a glass to our amazing community, great memories, and all the fantastic moments that have made this year unforgettable.
They’ll have a fantastic selection of craft ales and ciders for you to enjoy, along with live music, delicious food, and plenty of fun.
Save the date, bring your friends, and let’s make this anniversary celebration one to remember!

Live music: Straight Fire
2025-04-04 21:00 - 23:00 | The Blue Anchor, Helston, 46 Coinagehall Street, Helston, TR13 8EL
Join us at The Blue Anchor for live music from Straight Fire!Friday 4th April, 9pm-11pm
Plenty of Spingo, outside seating and heaters etc.

Quest for Excalibur at Penrose
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 | National Trust Penrose, Penrose Road, Helston, TR13 0RD
King Arthur’s magical sword, Excalibur, is lost. His last request was for Excalibur to be returned to the Lady of the Lake, so it must be found. Your quest, is to follow the numbered points, find the sword and be dubbed a Knight of the Round Table.
Loe Pool, is one of the nation’s lakes reputed to be the final resting place for Excalibur, King Arthur’s famous sword. Join us at the Stables Cafe to collect your scroll. Follow the medieval map to 10 trail points. Use your imagination to complete the quest by finding Excalibur and becoming a Knight of the Round Table.

Find out more at
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/penrose/events/9bf142cc-9440-42c7-9f93-820c5241f86a

Membership Renewal Night with Vinyl Revival
2025-04-05 12:00 - 23:00 | The Lizard Football and Social Club, Beacon Terrace, The Lizard, Helston, TR12 7PB
It’s that time of year again when memberships are up for renewal and in honour of that we welcome back the fantastic Vinyl Revival.

Memberships are £20 for the year per person or £35 for a joint membership and can be purchased from midday when the club opens.

We have so many exciting events planned for this year, along with a shiny new refurbishment.
Your membership not only allows you use of the club and all of its facilities (including Sky Sports), but also discounted drinks, a free drink when you renew/join and a free drink on Christmas Day.
HAPPY HOUR FROM 7-9!! See you on the dance floor

Gingerella
2025-04-05 14:30 - 17:00 | The Reading Room, 8 Beacon Terrace, The Lizard, TR12 7PB
Gingerella – LAFTA’s Cornish twist on the classic Cinderella story will be coming to you this April. A good old fashioned panto, full of gags, rhymes, singing and fun for all the family! Expect lots of ‘ee’s behind you’ and booing and hissing at the wicked stepmother and awful stepsisters Saffron Buns and Heather Cakes!
This wacky, poetry filled panto is written by Tamara Rosenwyn, directed by Esther Johns, and features many new and familiar faces.
The show runs for around 90 minutes, there will be an interval and you can refresh with good value drinks from our bar!
Book tickets at:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cornwall/the-reading-room/gingerella/e-oekajz

Odds 'n' Sods
2025-04-05 20:00 - 22:00 | The Top House Inn, Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7NQ, United Kingdom
LIVE MUSIC THIS SATURDAY

Fancy an evening of great entertainment and fabulous Cornish singing? The Top House are proud to welcome – the incredibly popular – Odds and Sods.

Call us on 01326 450098 to book your table for dinner or join us for drinks.

Entertainment starts at 8.00pm. Get your singing voices ready!

Mullion Harbour, Lime Pointing Sessions
2025-04-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Winch House at Mullion Cove
Join Mullion Cove Harbour Group and National Trust to learn a new skill, meet new people and help make some small but vital repairs to the harbour. Full training, personal protective equipment and tools provided.
Full details at
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/mullion-cove/events

Inception @ Jumunjy
2025-04-12 16:00 - 2025-04-13 01:00 | Jumunjy, The Old Post Office, Cury Cross Lanes
Inception are mega stoked to be heading to Jumunjy this April!
Kicking off at 4pm we are showcasing two fresh, new faces – Ana Vanila and DJ T, both of whom have never played a set out before so the support of the usual Inception crew would be amazing – Let’s show them how we party!
Also agreeing to come back and play for us we have the legendary Tom Chapman who never fails to bring the vibe!
This is a FREE event so spread the word far and wide!!
We look forward to seeing you on the turf and under the stars!

Braps, Crackles and Pops: Vinyl Day Party
2025-04-18 14:00 - 22:00 | Jumunjy, The Old Post Office, Cury Cross Lanes
Analog are returning to the awesome Jumunjy Thai restaurant for a bank holiday day party.
This time we are joining forces with Kings of the Amen and Ink events to bring you 10 hours of vinyl music from some of Devon and Cornwalls finest djs/selectors.
Will be showcasing Reggae, dub, dubstep, breaks, dnb, old school and jungle across the day. line up to be soon announced.

Teneriffe Farm Campsite Walk
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Teneriffe Farm, Predannack
Join us for a countryside walk starting at Teneriffe Farm Campsite, guided by a volunteer walk leader.
Everyone is welcome to join us for a social walk starting at Teneriffe Farm Campsite, taking in the surrounding countryside and dramatic coastline along the south west coast path. The walk is approximately 3.5 miles and led by volunteer walk leaders, offering the opportunity for fresh air and time in nature. Everyone welcome of all walking experience.
Full details at
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/mullion-cove/events

Easter Sunday Dub to Jungle Party
2025-04-20 18:00 | Jumunjy, The Old Post Office, Cury Cross Lanes
Day to night-
Dub to Jungle
Free entry – BBQ all day

Lizard Walks: Lizard Wireless Station
2025-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Lizard Village Green Car Park
Everyone is welcome to join us for a coast path walk from Lizard Village, taking in the surrounding countryside and dramatic coastline including a tour of the Lizard Wireless Station. The walk is approximately 2.5 miles and led by volunteer walk leaders, offering the opportunity for fresh air and time in nature. Everyone welcome of all walking experience.

Full details and more events at
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/lizard-point/events

Porthlevel Food Festival
2025-05-02 10:00 - 2025-05-05 00:00 | Porthleven Food Festival, Food Festival, Celtic House, The Shipyard, Porthleven, TR13 9JY
The award-winning Porthleven Food Festival is set to return for 2025 from May 2-4th, serving up a feast of culinary treats to tuck into!
Presented in partnership with renowned local chef Jude Kereama, of KOTA & KOTA KAI, the Chef’s Theatre is set to host an impressive line-up of demonstrations from leading chefs.
The first wave chef announcement includes the esteemed Antony Worrall Thompson, alongside:
• Michelin starred chef Tom Brown (Pearly Queen in Shoreditch)
• Rick Toogood (Prawn on the Lawn founder) and Izzy Joscelene (Head Chef of Prawn on the Lawn Padstow)
• Ben Palmer (2024’s Great British Menu winner, of The Sardine Factory in Looe)
• Andi Tuck (Head Chef at Adam Handling’s The Tartan Fox)
• Chris Eden (Executive Head Chef of Watergate Bay Hotel and the first Cornishman to win a Michelin star in Cornwall)
• Kate Attlee (Sabzi)
• Dorian Janmaat (Chef Patron of Ardor St Ives)
• Fred Goodrich (Little Ears)
• Ann Muller (Ann’s Pasties)

A must-visit in the Cornwall calendar, your three-day free to attend community festival is BACK and ready to host you all in a whole town takeover, with the heart of the activity held around the harbourside.
As a flavour of what else to expect in addition to the Chef’s Theatre’s live cooking demonstrations, expect street food, workshops and masterclasses, Cornwall Food and Farming Market, Supper Clubs, live music, outdoor, family and wellness activities, a mermaid appearance and lots more still to be announced!
For those of you seeking the ultimate festival experience, Gourmet Weekend Tickets are now available and include access to both the live music Evening Sessions – Friday is Britpop night with Kernoasis & Blur tribute Parklife and the Old Time Sailors are up on Saturday – guaranteed seating all weekend in the Chef’s Theatre and premium parking in the town centre.

Cocktail night with Mixologist Tall Paul
2025-05-02 17:00 - 23:00 | Chimichangas, The Square, Lizard, Cornwall, TR12 7NZ, United Kingdom
By popular demand on Friday the 4th of April we have our good friend and Mixologist ‘Tall Paul’ returning to serve a variety of Signature and Classic Cocktails for your tasting pleasure !!
Try your hand at Roulette and Blackjack
Dress code is ‘Classy’
Call or message to reserve a table.. Full menu is being served or just drop in and enjoy a drink with us, Bar open until late !!
Cocktails from £20 for 3 !!

The Basement Bunch
2025-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Roskillys, St Keverne, Barton Farm, Helston, TR12 6NX, United Kingdom
THE BASEMENT BUNCH LIVE AT ROSKILLY’S

The Basement Bunch are First Year music students from Penwith College. Writing original music, inspired by a range of artists, these young performers are creating and producing new sounds all the time.

Drawing inspiration from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Ray Charles, Arctic Monkeys and Billie Eilish, these young musicians are up-and-coming onto the local scene and are keen to make noise wherever they go!

Rob Ford Live at The Top House
2025-05-03 21:00 - 23:00 | The Top House Inn, Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7NQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a night of fantastic live music, with our very own Rob Ford!
With a fabulous range of well known songs to sing along to! Bring your friends and enjoy a great night out listening to live music.
