Royal Navy Airlifts Historic Cannons from St Michael’s Mount
Eighteen historic cannons have been airlifted from St Michael’s Mount by the Royal Navy in a carefully coordinated operation to support their conservation and restoration. On Wednesday 14 October, a Merlin Mk2 helicopter from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose transported the cannons, some weighing up to half a ton, from the island's castle across Mount’s […]
St Michael’s Mount Raises £6,300 for National Garden Scheme Charity Day
St Michael’s Mount raised £6,300 for the National Garden Scheme (NGS) during a special charity open day on Sunday 21 June. All proceeds from garden admissions were donated to the National Garden Scheme, supporting nursing and health charities across the UK. The event offered visitors the opportunity to explore the Mount’s subtropical garden on a day it is […]
St Michael's Mount to appear in Channel 5's Cornwall: A Year by the Sea
St Michael’s Mount features in two episodes of Channel 5’s Cornwall: A Year by the Sea, showcasing the island’s history, landscapes and the people who care for it. Episode 5, airing on Wednesday 25 June, follows Senior Guide Anna Berska as she prepares the castle for visitors. Viewers also meet Senior Gardener Jack Beesley, who explains the Mount’s unique subtropical […]
Great British Summer Savings on St Michael's Mount
From 25 June to 1 September 2026, St Michael’s Mount is taking part in the Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme. As part of the scheme, VAT on admission tickets has been temporarily reduced from 20% to 5%. This saving will be directly passed on to visitors through reduced admission prices during this period. Children’s […]
St Michael’s Mount featured on BBC Countryfile in aftermath of Storm Goretti
St Michael’s Mount takes centre stage in a recent episode of Countryfile, offering a powerful look at the island in the wake of Storm Goretti. Filmed in the weeks following the storm, the programme explores the impact of extreme weather on the Mount’s landscape and community, alongside the careful work now underway to assess and respond […]
St Michael’s Mount features in new Great Western Railway campaign
St Michael’s Mount appears in a new national advertising campaign from Great Western Railway (GWR), as part of its ongoing Famous Five series. This spring, the Famous Five embark on a new adventure across the GWR network, following the trail of a mysterious dragon. The campaign brings the story to life through a series of […]
St Michael’s Mount makes an appearance on BBC2 Digging for Britain
The popular BBC2 show visited the island last summer. St Michael’s Mount appeared on Digging for Britain on BBC2 in February 2026, shining a light on the Mount’s extraordinary past and its place in Britain’s ancient story. The programme followed archaeologists from Durham University as they uncovered compelling new evidence linking the Mount to the semi-mythical island […]
Taking Stock After the Storm
A Conversation with Head Gardener Darren Little In the days following Storm Goretti, the landscape of St Michael's Mount has been left markedly changed. Gusts strong enough to fell mature trees and strip established planting have reshaped areas that have taken generations to form. Head Gardener Darren Little talks about the impact of the storm, […]
St Aubyn Estates Reaccredited with Green Dragon Level 5
St Aubyn Estates Reaccredited with Green Dragon Level 5 St Aubyn Estates, including St Michael’s Mount, has been awarded Green Dragon Level 5 accreditation again in 2025. This is the second year the estate has reached the highest level within the Green Dragon Environmental Standard framework. Maintaining Level 5 status reflects continued work to reduce […]