Visitor attractions and information - Helston
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 Godolphin House, Godolphin Cross, Helston,
Cornwall, TR13 9RE. Tel: 01736 763194. Godolphin is a 15th century
house, built by the The Godolphin family, who made their fortune
from the local tin-mining industry. - with its linen-fold panelling
and early 16th century carved beams. A painting on the Dining
Room wall is dated 1731. www.godolphinhouse.com. (Photo copyright
National Trust / Aerial-Cam). nationaltrust.org.uk. About 4 miles west of Helston. |
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Shire
Horse Farm and Carriage Museum, Lower Gryllis Farm, Treskillard,
Redruth, TR16 6LA. Tel: 01209 713606. 40 horse-drawn vehicles.
3 breeds of heavy English horses, Shire, Suffolk Punch and Clydesdale. About 7 miles
north of Helston. |
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The Flambards Experience, Clodgey Lane, Helston,
Cornwall, TR13 0QA. Tel: 01326 573404. One of the most popular
tourist attractions in Cornwall. The best thrill rides in Cornwall.
The Flambards Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz indoor
tourist attractions. www.flambards.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Helston. |
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The
National Seal Sanctuary, set in the picturesque Helford Estuary,
by the beautiful village of Gweek, in Cornwall. Seal Rescue,
Rehabilitation and Release. www.sealsanctuary.co.uk.
About 3 miles east of
Helston. |
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Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience,
Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6LQ. A large telecommunications site.
Explore the story of international communications in our interactive
Visitor’s Centre. Interactive displays, film shows, historical
artefacts, Goonhilly has something for everyone. We also have
a Licensed Café, children’s play areas, shops and
more. www.goonhilly.bt.com. About
7 miles south of Helston. |
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Poldark
Mine, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0ES. Tel: 01326 573 173.
Poldark Mine is a free entry site with something for all the
family. Poldark is once again the scene of activity with craft
workshops run by antique restorers, candle makers, chandelier
repairers, pottery makers and wood turners. Poldark is by far
Cornwall's most popular mining heritage site.
www.poldark-mine.co.uk. About
3 miles north of Helston. |
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Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, nr
Helston, Cornwall TR13 0RD. Tel: 01326 561407. Loe Pool is Cornwall's
largest freshwater lake, separated from the sea by a great shingle
bar. Wildlife is in abundance here, including many birds and
mammals including notable species such as the otter. (National
Trust copyright). nationaltrust.org.uk. About 2 miles SW of Helston. |
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The
Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall. Tel: 01326 561407. Dramatic
and historic stretch of Cornish coast. The Lizard, the most southerly
point of mainland Britain. Lizard Wireless Station, site of ground-breaking
radio experiments. Dramatic cliff-top walks, rare wildflowers
and unique geology. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo copyright
National Trust). nationaltrust.org.uk. |
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Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, nr Falmouth,
Cornwall TR11 5JZ. Tel: 01326 250906. Superb subtropical garden
with year-round interest. Valley garden with views over the Helford
River and coastline. Fantastic laurel maze and 'Giant's Stride'
maypole. Tranquil sandy beach and rock pools at Durgan. National
Trust. Charges apply. (Photo copyright Stephen Robson). nationaltrust.org.uk.
About 7 miles east west
of Helston. |
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Cornish
Mines and Engines, Pool, nr Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3NP. Tel:
01209 315027. Impressive beam engines and industrial heritage
discovery centre. Dramatic reminder of Cornwall's mining heritage.
Giant 90ft beam engines. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo
copyright © NTPL / John Bethell). nationaltrust.org.uk.
About 10 miles north of
Helston. |
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BF Adventure, (Formerly known as The Bishop’s
Forum), Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso, Longdowns, Penryn,
TR10 9BX. Tel: 01326 340 912. debbie@bishopsforum.org. We are
now booking for our Easter Holiday Activity Days for children
from aged 7 upwards. These
days are aimed at youngsters who would like to experience the
outdoors through our various activity days.
Multi Activities - a choice of archery, climbing/abseiling, canoeing,
team games and problem solving games - held on: Wednesday 8th
April 2009. Monday 13th April 2009. Bush Craft Days - a day of
learning how to build fires and other outdoor skills - held on:
Friday 10th April 2009. Wednesday 15th April 2009. Cottage Trip
- a day at our charcoal burner's cottage on the River Fal - held
on: Monday 6th April 2009. Friday 17th April 2009. The day's
run from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm. At £24.00 per child, the price
can't be beaten! |
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From Helston you can explore both the north and south
coasts of Cornwall in this narrow neck of land stretching down
to Land's End. Cornwall is warmed by the Gulf Stream and the
coastline is battered by the Atlantic ocean. Fishing ports, little
harbours, seaside resorts at Newquay, Falmouth and St Ives and
the craggy coastline give Cornwall a character of its own, while
inland the countryside is dotted with remnants of its past mining
industries.
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