Mount garden opening for  National Garden Scheme

Mount garden opening for National Garden Scheme

There will be a special opening of the beautiful garden at St Michael’s Mount in support of the National Garden Scheme (NGS) during the King’s coronation weekend as part of the attraction’s celebrations. On Sunday 7 May, visitors can explore the inspiring garden that has evolved over the years since the creation of the initial…

St Michael’s Mount – Where Learning Comes to Life

St Michael’s Mount – Where Learning Comes to Life

A new initiative to engage with schools and community groups across West Cornwall has been created by St Aubyn Estates. The Learning Hub is headed up by Kerry Rice, Education Officer, who joins the Estate following 10 years of teaching at a local primary school and before that, 20 years as Learning Curator at Tate…

The Sheila Hichens Collection of Newlyn School paintings on display in newly renovated Steward’s House

The Sheila Hichens Collection of Newlyn School paintings on display in newly renovated Steward’s House

An exhibition of culturally significant Cornish artwork opens to the public for the first time on St Michael’s Mount in October. The Sheila Hichens Collection of paintings by well-known Newlyn School artists will be on display in the island’s newly renovated Steward’s House. Sheila Hichens was born in 1924 and her childhood was deeply rooted…

Mount swim raises over £20,000 for men’s health charity

Mount swim raises over £20,000 for men’s health charity

320 swimmers took part in a sea swim around the iconic island of St Michaels Mount and raised over £20,000 for The Chestnut Appeal for men’s health. A gentle breeze greeted the swimmers of all ages who tackled the challenging 2.5km open water course cheered on from Marazion beach by family and friends. The annual…

Once in a century Marazion boat landing and sea defence regeneration to begin

Once in a century Marazion boat landing and sea defence regeneration to begin

Two significant and interlinked projects are scheduled to begin on 5th September. These are to repair part of Marazion’s sea defences to protect key infrastructure and redevelop Gwelva boat landing to meet current and future boating needs for island residents and visitors to St Michael’s Mount.  The raised platform or ‘toe’ forms part of the area’s…

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