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 […]
Young Filmmakers Capture Mount Magic
A group of talented students from Penwith College have produced a new short film celebrating some of the people, stories and landscape of St Michael’s Mount. The project formed part of their UAL Media Production and Technology course, which challenges students to develop real-world creative skills through hands-on industry experience. Working to a brief inspired […]
Christmas Carol Wreath Trail
This year, St Michael’s Mount is marking the Christmas season with a project organised by the St Aubyn Foundation involving eleven local primary schools, and the children who live on the Mount. They were tasked with creating a Christmas wreath with each design based on a Christmas carol selected by one of the island’s resident […]
Dune Preservation at Marazion Beach
St Aubyn Estates is pleased to support an important environmental initiative currently taking place at Marazion Beach, directly opposite St Michael’s Mount. As part of the ‘Making Space for Sand’ project, new dune management work is now underway to help restore and protect the fragile dune habitat. Fencing has recently been installed to allow areas […]
St Aubyn Estates Achieves Prestigious Green Dragon Level 5 Accreditation
St Aubyn Estates, which includes the iconic St Michael’s Mount, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Green Dragon Level 5 accreditation, the highest level within the Green Dragon Environmental Standard framework. This accolade highlights the estate’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence across all its operations. The Green Dragon Level 5 […]