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Leisure, Sport, Heritage and Culture

In this section you will find all you need on a whole range of Leisure, Sporting, Heritage and Cultural activities in Kerrier, as well as tourist information and local events, car parks, beach guides, coastal safety, parks and gardens within the district, plus local transport and weather information.

Get Out There with the Kerrier Leisure Team!

Kerrier Leisure operates within the Council's Portfolio for Leisure, Arts and Culture. The team provides many valuable services to the local community.

The new edition of the 'Out There' brochure detailing all the Leisure Team's facilities, events & activities is available to download on the right of this page or you can pick up a copy at various locations including Helston Sports Centre, Helston Folk Museum, local libraries and many more venues throughout the district.


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Activities for Children, Young People & Families
The Kerrier Leisure Team offer our young residents and families a brilliant programme of happy, healthy, fun and sociable things to do including:
read more about Activities for Children, Young People & Families

Being Active in Kerrier
The Sports Development team provide information and guidance for local sports clubs and individuals to help the local community be more active. The team works to advocate, facilitate and directly deliver initiatives that increase opportunities and contribute to the health & wellbeing of the whole comunity.
read more about Being Active in Kerrier

Car Parking
As well as pay-and-display car parks we also sell Season Tickets. These parking permits can be a very cost-effective option for regular car park users. Select Car Park Season Tickets on the left of this page for more information and an application form.
read more about Car Parking

Cornish Language
The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages was designed to protect regional and minority languages as part of Europe's cultural heritage. The Charter aims to not only preserve, but also develop languages as a living facet of our cultural identity. In November 2002 Cornish was recognised by the UK Government as falling under Part II of the Charter.
read more about Cornish Language

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Coronation Park, Helston
Phase 1 of improvements at Coronation Park, Helston were completed early in 2007. This included the creation of a new attractive cafe/amenity building, play space, pathways, trees and a relocated skate park.
read more about Coronation Park, Helston

Events in Kerrier
Listed below are some events that are taking place in Kerrier throughout this year - more information on the events is available by selecting the relevant link under "other websites"
read more about Events in Kerrier

Football pitches for hire
The Council has a number of football pitches that it hires out to sports groups throughout the season. Below is a list of these football pitches:
read more about Football pitches for hire

Heartlands Project
read more about Heartlands Project

Helston Folk Museum
Providing a unique and uncommercialised insight into the lives and history of the people of Helston and the Lizard area.
read more about Helston Folk Museum

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Helston Sports Centre
Helston Sports Centre offers a variety of facilities and activities for the local community and visitors to the area. The six lane 25-metre indoor swimming pool provides a facility for public swimming, lessons, club training, lifeguard courses and Aquafit classes; and the 30 piece gym, free-weights room and separate group fitness studio provide customers with great reasons to keep fit and meet up with friends.
read more about Helston Sports Centre

Heritage and the Environment
Below are some heritage projects that the Kerrier Environmental Engineers have been working on.
read more about Heritage and the Environment

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Helston Triathlon
Helston Triathlon took place on Sunday May 11th in glorious sunshine for the fourth year. Over 220 triathletes braved the hot weather to complete the 400m swim, 16.5 mile bike and 3.5 mile run.
read more about Helston Triathlon

Kerrier Beaches
Kerrier District Council Coastal Safety Service
read more about Kerrier Beaches

Leisure News
Find out more about what Kerrier Leisure are up to in 2008......
read more about Leisure News

Local Weather Forecast
read more about Local Weather Forecast

Parks and Gardens
Please see the table below for a list of parks, their locations and opening times.
read more about Parks and Gardens

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Tourist Information
A link to your tourism enquiries and information on accommodation in Kerrier
read more about Tourist Information

Transport
Local and National transport information
read more about Transport


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Tel:  01209 614313
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