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. 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
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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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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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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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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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