Helston, Cornwall UK
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The ancient market and stannary (historic tin mining) town of Helston with its population of 10,000 is one of the larger towns and shopping centres in West Cornwall uk. It is an excellent base from which to explore the Lizard Peninsula and the rest of west Cornwall. Find the upper reaches of the Helford River and you've found peace.

Within a few miles are open beaches and hidden coves, high cliffs and bare moor.
 
THINGS TO DO AND SEE
  • Try the pasties!
  • Stroll the Victorian & Georgian streets
  • Wendron Street commemmorates the birth in 1863 of the world champion boxer Bob Fitzsimmons
  • Godolphin House
  • Art Gallery
  • Folk Museum
  • The famous Furry Dance and spring festival in May - one of the oldest customs in England


 

  PLACES TO VISIT:
  • St.Michael's Mount.
  • Lands End, the most westerly point in the UK
  • Loe Pool - freshwater lake
  • Gweek Seal Sanctuary
  • Flambards - theme park
  • Lizard Point
  • Goonhilly Satellite Station
  • RNAS Culdrose viewing
  • Sennen 
  • The beautiful "Isles of Scilly" a short boat or plane trip from Penzance
  • Falmouth 
  • St. Ives 
  • Porthleven 
  • Newlyn 
  • Mousehole 
CONTACTS
Tourist Information Centre
79 Meneage Street,
Helston,
Cornwall
TR13 8RB

Tel: +44 (0)1326 565431
Fax: +44 (0)1326 572803
email: info@helstontic.demon.co.uk
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