Helston Flora Day

Pagan rituals have long been associated with many celebrations held in Cornwall and Helston Flora Day is just one of them.

Helston Flora Day, held annually on 8th May (except when the date falls on a Sunday or Monday and then it is the preceding Saturday) is the celebration to mark the coming of spring and passing of winter.

The town is packed out for the whole day as people line the colourful, flower decorated streets to watch the four dances and Hal-an-Tow (a mystery play) throughout the day. The Flora Dance, or Furry Dance, winds its way through the town and doesn’t deviate, even it means dancing through people’s homes, gardens and shops.

Be close to the action and be part of the ancient tradition by staying close by at Meadow View, sleeping up to 6 and welcomes pets.

Morning Dance : Starts from the Guildhall at 7am

The Hal-an-Tow : Starts on St John’s Bridge at 8:30am

The Children’s Dance : Starts from Wendron Street at 9:50am

The Midday Dance : Starts from the Guildhall at 12 noon

The Evening Dance : Starts from the Guildhall at 5pm

…..And the bonus with this Flora Dance is that there’s no sign of Terry Wogan!