Location: Helston
Top Things to do in Helston
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Helston, England
Helston (Cornish: Hellys) is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of Penzance and 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Falmouth. Helston is the most southerly town on the island of Great Britain and is around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) farther south than Penzance. The population in 2011 was 11,700.
Restaurants in Helston
1. Vertical Blue Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
Vertical Blue Adventures is situated on the stunning historic harbour town of Porthleven. Ideally positioned to take full advantage of the stunning coastline that surrounds Cornwall. Paddle boarding, Kayaking and Mountain biking, as well as hire, sales and tours. We have something to suit everyone so come along and say hi!
2. Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
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5.0 based on 218 reviews
Explore 19th and 20th century Cornish culture and industry in the heart of Helston. Browse our spectacular collections housed in Helston's historic market buildings - much bigger than it looks from the outside! Explore the way our grandparents and parents lived and wonder at the way things were done only a few years ago. "A Treasure Trove of Memories and Curiosities!"
Reviewed By trazza22
Brilliant and free! My 7 year old loved the pumpkin quiz and the toy section. The wedding dresses and old medicines were also great. We had a lovely morning looking around and the staff were lovely and friendly too. A huge plus was that it is dog friendly.
3. Urban Gypset
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Urban Gypset is a graffiti lifestyle environment. A unique boutique in Helston boasting limited edition clothing featuring original street art. Our Art Garden to the rear of our store hosts a variety of workshops and team building experiences for all ages and weathers. We also hire our Graffiti artist's services to educational organisations, businesses and individuals for bespoke murals. Our store hours do not reflect our workshops hours. We take bookings from 9:00a.m to 7p.m 7 days a week.
4. Roskilly's
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4.5 based on 492 reviews
Roskilly’s are based at Tregellast Barton Farm on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. We are a family run business milking 125 Jersey cows. Our small pastures have been farmed in a traditional and sustainable way for generations, and we have always farmed without the use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers. All of our delicious ice creams and hand crafted fudges are made using rich organic Jersey milk and cream from our own herd of Jersey cows. We also produce a range of jams and chutneys using old family recipes that have been handed down the generations. Our Farm and Café, the Croust House, is open all year round serving meals every day from breakfast, fresh salads to clay oven baked pizzas’ and American style smoked meats (summer months only). You can visit and feed all the farm animals: calves, pigs, goats, chickens, turkeys, geese & ducks. You can also go for a stroll around the ponds and withy woods and watch the milking at 10.00am
Reviewed By CPF2012 - Iver, United Kingdom
You get to see a working farm, watch milking and sample the product in the firm of ice cream- what more can you ask for! Chickens? Geese? Turkeys? Goats? Pigs? Yes they have them too and a lovely walk (bring wellies if it’s been raining!)
5. Kestle Barton
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By angelacI2903KN
We stayed in Avellan, a large, converted barn at Kestle Barton, which was perfect for a peaceful, off-the-beaten-tourist-track family holiday. The ancient farmhouse and its surrounding buildings have been beautifully and luxuriously converted to boast all modern facilities, while still retaining their charm. The setting is simply gorgeous, down narrow, winding Cornish lanes with hedgerows bursting with wildflowers, and from here there is an easy, circular walk to take in the Helford Valley, Fisherman's Creek (made famous by Daphne du Maurier in her novel of the same name) and the pretty, sleepy hamlet of Helford with its excellent pub, the Shipwrights Arms. There is a pedestrian ferry across the Helford river to walks along the opposite headland and explore gardens, much of this owned by the National Trust. Proceeds from the holiday accommodation at Kestle Barton support the upkeep of the art gallery initiative, and there is a lovely informal garden and wildflower meadow which are open to the public and provide a perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and cake or an ice cream. We would definitely love to return here.
6. Penrose
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
A stunning part of Cornwall to explore and enjoy. The National Trust care for the unique habitats found here, including Loe Pool the largest natural lake in Cornwall and the unusual shingle bank of Loe Bar. The rangers hold regular events and activities for all the family to enjoy. Stop off at The Stables Cafe, which is open every day through the summer and on weekends in winter, for delicious cake, coffee and light lunches.
Reviewed By Nomad5522 - Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
We parked at Degibna NT car park and walked with the dogs around the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall. It was a comfortable walk and the dogs loved it. When we got to Loe bar the view was stunning. Lake on one side and the sea on the other. Other people’s dogs were swimming safely in the lake, ours had a paddle. We had a lunch break here and it made a perfect day. On the way back next to the car park there is a small chapel with a prayer garden which draws you in. Don’t pass this by as it’s a moment of thought you can have . Highly recommended this walk. Wear sensible shoes, take water etc and you will enjoy the day. It’s 2020 so single file when passing others or move to one side if necessary. Have a good day
7. Halliggye Fougou
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
Archaeologists and historians still don't know what purpose these subterranean tunnels served nearly 2,000 years ago.
Reviewed By LordCadwell - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Small buried stone chamber with 2 further passages off. The one in front is probably too tight a squeeze but the one on the left opens up soon after the entry hole. Wind up torches are a nice touch. Follow the green arrows from the rear of the "all other parking" area in Trelowarren Estate. Note the one at the end of the field is gone but the trace of a disc on a pole can be seen (points left by the way). Follow the lane right, before the houses and continue to field the sign is to the left and steps a little further on. Otherwise you will end up tramping through people's back gardens...It is only small but it's free and it's an adventure
8. Cornish Seal Sanctuary,SEA LIFE Trust
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4.0 based on 2,651 reviews
The SEA LIFE TRUST Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a charity that rescues and rehabilitates grey seal pups from around the Cornish coastline. Each season, the Sanctuary rehabilitates over 70 seal pups that have been rescued for various reasons, from malnourishment to being separated from their mum. The Sanctuary also provides a permanent home to animals that need special care from our team of marine animal experts. When visiting the Sanctuary, you can experience wonderful marine animals up close and personal and learn all about their individual stories.
Reviewed By 1Nhoss - Cwmbran, United Kingdom
All the family really enjoyed our visit spent a few hours here, the seals were so cute good value has we went after 2pm at reduced price also we could visit again free which we did due to the young girl in our group she loved it and couldn’t wait to go back & we made sure we were there in time to watch the otters being fed and then the seals all very informative. Would go there again
9. Godolphin
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4.0 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By 401lind - Royston, United Kingdom
A really interesting house architecturally, although of course it can only currently be admired from the outside. The gardens are a little past their best but I have to say that the walk up to the top of Godolphin Hill was well worth the 30 minute gentle climb across fields and through the bracken and broom. The views from the top are stunning. The paths up are well-trodden and quite muddy. Really enjoyed our visit.
10. Bonython Estate Gardens
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4.0 based on 56 reviews
Situated on England’s southernmost Lizard Peninsula, Bonython Estate offers excitement and surprises, with colour and interest in all seasons. The holiday accommodation is situated in the perfect position, close to the magnificent beaches and coves and set in the tranquiity and seclusion of the Bonython.
Reviewed By maryhQ3559MZ - Chichester, United Kingdom
I hadn't heard of this estate but our landlady was a gardener and recommended it. The Other Half and I had quite the argument getting there; let's just say we blamed the Sat Nav. Finding it was worth it,though. The estate includes a large manor house (private) and holiday rentals, but it was the gardens we were interested in. I've probably visited a hundred or so gardens in my time and this one, on the Lizard Peninsula, would definitely be in my top 3. Redesigned by an erstwhile interior designer, the gardens are fine examples of the marriage of structure and the art of gardening. The walled garden is a stunning example of colour themed herbaceous borders with the blue bed being a fine example of painting with plants on the day we visited. And the potager! I have never seen one to match it. Neat rows of vegetables around a box lined circular area; step over pears; herb beds to die for. Rarely does a potager compete in the beauty stakes with a flower garden, but this one did. There are three lakes wiith different themes, each one glorious. The hot summer beds hadn't reached their zenith in early June, but the silver birch wood; a hundred beauties planted in decreasing circle around a central sculpture, took my breath away. These will look good, even in the dead of winter when rimed with frost. The only jarring (for us) feature was the yew chapel which is what it says, a church fashioned out of yew with pews made from ivy trained over wire forms and a box altar at the top. It was a bit kitsch, we thought,but will doubtless be appreciated by the wedding clients who tie the knot at the estate. If you love gardens, we think you'll love this one. Go there. You won't regret it.
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