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Helston Flora Day

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Helston's spring festival, when the Cornish town is decorated with spring flowers and greenery and couples dance the Furry Dance through the streets and in and out of houses, shops and gardens. It is held on 8 May, or the Saturday before when 8 May is a Sunday or Monday. In 2027 it is on Saturday 8 May, with dances from 7am to the evening.

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Where to stay

  • HelstonInns and guest houses right on the dance route
  • PorthlevenHarbour village about 10 minutes away
  • MullionLizard village with hotels, about 15 minutes away
  • FalmouthThe biggest choice of hotels, about 30 minutes away
  • PenzanceSeaside town about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • There is no railway station in Helston; Redruth and Camborne are the nearest, about 25 minutes away by bus or taxi, and Penzance about 30 minutes
  • Buses run to Helston from Truro, Redruth, Falmouth and Penzance
  • Many town-centre roads are closed for the day, so park on the edge of town and walk in
TipThe dances are at 7am (Early Morning), 9.50am (Children's) and noon (Midday, starting at the Guildhall), with the Hal-an-Tow pageant at 8.30am. Arrive early, as the town is packed by mid-morning, and book a room well ahead, as nearby places fill up months in advance.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Helston Flora Day?

Helston: Inns and guest houses right on the dance route. Porthleven: Harbour village about 10 minutes away. Mullion: Lizard village with hotels, about 15 minutes away. Falmouth: The biggest choice of hotels, about 30 minutes away. Penzance: Seaside town about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to Helston Flora Day?

There is no railway station in Helston; Redruth and Camborne are the nearest, about 25 minutes away by bus or taxi, and Penzance about 30 minutes. Buses run to Helston from Truro, Redruth, Falmouth and Penzance. Many town-centre roads are closed for the day, so park on the edge of town and walk in.

Any tips for visiting Helston Flora Day?

The dances are at 7am (Early Morning), 9.50am (Children's) and noon (Midday, starting at the Guildhall), with the Hal-an-Tow pageant at 8.30am. Arrive early, as the town is packed by mid-morning, and book a room well ahead, as nearby places fill up months in advance.

Which airport is closest to Helston Flora Day?

The nearest airport on this site is Cornwall Airport Newquay, about 26 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.

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