News
Hot off the press!
11.05.2012
Heartlands announces line-up for twelve hour Flame Festival extravaganza to celebrate Olympic torch arriving in Cornwall.
Can you keep a secret?
03.05.2012
It's Thursday already! How did that happen?! Let's hope this lovely weather stays with us this Bank Holiday weekend as we explore our wonderful Diaspora Botanical Gardens here at Heartlands at our special Secret Garden event.
Steaming ahead to our second weekend!
26.04.2012
Gosh, time flies when you're opening a new cultural playground to the world! We're nearly one week old and super busy preparing for events happening at Heartlands this weekend.
HEARTY PARTY EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
23.04.2012
The launch of Heartlands, the UK?s first free cultural playground based in West Cornwall, has been hailed a resounding success after visitor numbers exceeded 20,000 people over a three-day opening party event.
Tin mine gets new heart
19.04.2012
One of the most densely populated areas of Cornwall, left impoverished by the closure of the tin mines in the late 20th Century, will this week take the next step towards regeneration with the help of a new heart. Heartlands, an inspirational new free visitor attraction and World Heritage Site gateway set within the Camborne, Pool and Redruth (CPR) area of West Cornwall will open to the world on Friday 20 April with a three-day launch party.
Eat your heart out!
17.04.2012
With just few days to go until the opening of Heartlands (20 April 2012), the new 19 acre free visitor attraction and World Heritage Site Gateway in the former mining heart of Cornwall, local bakers have shown their support with a different take on a traditional Cornish dish. Berrymans bakery, based in Redruth has created limited edition batches of heart-shaped pasties to welcome Heartlands to the community.
Newton Faulkner adds new beat to Heartlands Launch
12.04.2012
BRIT nominated, acoustic guitar virtuoso Newton Faulkner was today announced as the special guest of honour at the launch of Heartlands, the new free visitor attraction and World Heritage site in Cornwall, which will open to the public on Friday 20 April 2012.
Brand New
06.04.2012
Heartlands, the UK's first free cultural playground, has kicked off its countdown to launch with the release of a new brand identity and website. The new logo was created by Falmouth-based, A-Side Studio.
Big. Fun. Free. New.
30.03.2012
A new 19 acre free visitor attraction and World Heritage Site set in Cornwall's former industrial mining heart has today announced its much anticipated opening date. Heartlands, the UK's first cultural playground, will open its doors to the public on Friday 20 April 2012 with a three-day celebration themed on Cornish myth and legend.





