Resilient spaces: conversations, design and the healing power of nature

Join us for a vibrant day packed with talks, tours, music, and special guests – all set within the beautiful grounds of The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends – Live Recording

• Be part of the audience as this much-loved show is recorded live at Heligan, bringing its signature mix of culture, comedy, and conversation. Join the live recording with incredible guests from across the Homecoming festival line up, including Dawn French and Gwenno.
• Enjoy riveting conversation from author Patrick Gale and garden photographer Howard Sooley who will discuss Darek Jarmen’s Garden with Alasdair Moore, Head of Gardens and Estate at Heligan.
• Award winning garden designer and broadcaster Hazel Gardiner will enlighten us on her creative process and love of natural landscapes, as well as a personal connection to Heligan.
• Toes will tap as Whippletree Ceilidh Band perform their mix of lively, upbeat, high energy Celtic folk music.
• Heligan’s very own Wildlife Coordinator Toby Davies will take guests on a rare journey into our 22-acre purpose built beaver enclosure. Toby will provide a window looking into the secret world of our pair of Eurasian beavers
• Sculpture Walk – take a guided tour of outdoor artworks with artists Sue & Pete Hill, and gain insight into their creative process
  
  

Plus, a host of enriching experiences across the Heligan estate

• Garden entry
• Sunshine Yoga
• Roaming live music
• Mindfulness and family-friendly activities
• Garden talks and guided walks

Our gates will open at 9am. Homecoming ticket holders are invited to explore Heligan’s 200 acres of magical gardens, estate, rare breed farm, woodland walks and play meadow as well as food options from the Heligan Kitchen, The Field Kitchen and more.