St Hilary Heritage Centre
Discover the fascinating story of St Hilary: with its historic links to St Michael's Mount, it has a rich and celebrated history from pre-historic times to the present day, including unique links with the Newlyn Artists. The Procters, Harveys, Knights, Garstins & Walkes were all involved in the unique scheme of decoration of the church which has led to its Grade 1 listing.
* Roman Milestone * Medieval French Spire * 1790s Vicar was first 'Computer' * Mining - Emigration & family records * Bernard Walke - controversial vicar 1912-1936 * Christmas Plays - first BBC outside broadcast * Turbulent church history in 1930s * Pictures of the Celtic Saints by the Newlyn artists
Admission & prices
The Heritage Centre is now opening for the summer. We hope (pandemic permitting) to open from Wednesday May 4 on Wednesdays and Fridays until the end of September. Please go to the Church (next door) to arrange for it to be opened for you. As the Heritage Centre is a relatively small space the numbers in the Centre at any one time will be restricted. If you are undertaking research please contact us to make an appointment.
St Hilary Church is open every day from 11.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Find us
From A30 by Marazion take A394 (Helston) to next roundabout. Take B3280 (Leedstown) through Goldsithney to the St Hilary name sign and turn next LEFT into Chynoweth Lane and IMMEDIATELY LEFT AGAIN. Follow the lane to the Centre and St Hilary church.
Information
NOTE:The church is fully accessible, with a wide door and no steps. The Heritage Centre and toilet facilities are on the ground floor but have rather narrow doors. The cafe is upstairs and has no wheelchair access.
The St Hilary Local History Group is now in abeyance until further notice.
The St Hilary Local History Group, based at the Centre, organizes lectures and other activities monthly and non-members are warmly welcomed.
We are always grateful for contributions of material for our various archives.
The Heritage Centre is a community venture and Volunteers to help at the Centre are always welcome. Please contact us if you would like to help.
For details of services at St Hilary Church: https://mountsbayub.wordpress.com
St Hilary Heritage Centre
St Hilary Churchtown
Penzance
Cornwall
Near Penzance
TR20 9DQ
T: 01326 560970
E: carrietamarisk@gmail.com
St Hilary Heritage Centre
St Hilary Churchtown
Penzance
Cornwall
Near Penzance, CORNWALL TR20 9DQ