Helston, formally a port until the Looe Bar formed across the River Cober forming Looe Pool.
You can see Regency houses in the town along Cross Street and the Victorian Guildhall.
Its time for the Floral Dance !, through the streets with the Furry Dance, lots of colour and music, but only on May 8th. Unless that's a Sunday or Monday, when the dance is done on the Saturday before.
They say sometime ago a dragon dropped a rock on the town, but the town survived, or so the tale goes.
Don't forget to visit Flambards !
Flambards, Helston TR13 0QA
One of the most popular attractions in Cornwall. Flambards information
Trevarno Estate & Gardens Trevarno, Crowntown, Helston TR13 0RU
Cornish estate with gardens. Trevarno Estate & Gardens information
Godolphin House Godolphin Cross, Helston TR13 9RE
Godolphin House, 5 miles to the northwest off the B3302, 15th century, nice frontage, gardens, shop etc. Godolphin House information
Helston Folk Museum Old Butter Market, Helston TR13 8TH
A local museum to visit. Helston Folk Museum information
The Marconi Centre Poldhu, Mullion TR12 7JB
The first radio message. The Marconi Centre information
Poldark Mine Wendron, Helston TR13 0ES
Visit the tin mine. Poldark Mine information
Loe Pool, Helston TR13 0RD
Take a walk around the lake and bar. Loe Pool information
National Seal Sanctuary Gweek, Helston TR12 6UG
Popular with all ages. National Seal Sanctuary information
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Clodgey Lane Helston TR13 8WE MAP Located between Falmouth and Penzance, Premier Inn Helston is close to Flambards Theme Park, providing the perfect base from which to explore southwest Cornwall, with its beautiful beaches and countryside. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can... More Information and Book ... |
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Trevenen Wendron near Helston TR13 0NF MAP Just 2 miles from Helston and the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula these two recently converted and very comfortable farm cottages are located a short drive from sandy beaches and coves including Gunwalloe (6 miles) Porthleven (5 miles) and Church Cove. Th ... Sleeps 2 or 6... More Information and Book ... |
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The Mowey Barns Boderlogan Farm Trenear near Helston TR13 0ES MAP Set in lovely countryside on a working farm this very comfortable newly converted barn is ideally located for exploring the north and south Cornish coasts. Adjoining the owners' home it lies 2 miles from the market town of Helston and Flambards theme ..Sleeps 4... More Information and Book ... |
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Burnuick Farm Gunwalloe near Helston TR12 7QJ MAP Set around an attractive courtyard these recently converted barns offer spacious and very comfortable accommodation just 3 miles from Gunwalloe and the sandy beach at Church Cove. Beaches and coves dot the coastline and glorious clifftop walks lead to Mul Sleeps 4... More Information and Book ... |
Visit all the things to see around Helston and you will just have enough time for a day trip to Penzance.
Towns Near Helston To Visit - straight line distance:
Porthleven Tourist Information (2.27 miles) Mullion Tourist Information (5.28 miles) Camborne Tourist Information (7.82 miles) Penryn Tourist Information (8.77 miles)