Location: Helston
Top Things to do in Helston
What to do and see in Helston, England: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Lizard Countryside Centre
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
When you plan your next trip to the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England, stop at this tourism center that features information and video presentations regarding the geology, land use and wildlife of the area.
2. Godolphin and Tregonning Hills Circular Walk
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A circular walk from the mansion with possibly the oldest formal gardens in the country to two hills that altered the course of history, creating the wealthiest estate in Cornwall and giving rise to the Cornish China Clay industry. 4.8 miles. Steepness: moderate.
Reviewed By LoveTravel405333
This walk is spectacular! Taking you to the top of both Godolphin and Tregonning Hills which give lovely 360 views. I will definitely do this one again. Used the iWalk Cornwall app which gave good directions and ensured that we didn’t get lost.
3. Loe Pool
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4.5 based on 190 reviews
Some people believe that King Arthur abandoned his sword Excalibur in Loe Pool, Cornwall's largest natural body of freshwater.
Reviewed By K9669KDchrish
We visited on a quiet winters morning, parked in the national trust car park. It was a lovely walk down the hill to the lake, the stables were closed as it is out of season, yet we had some sandwiches with us and found a beautiful spot with a bench overlooking the lake, so peaceful and great for watching all the wildlife on the lake, could have spent hours there, will definitely return for another visit
4. Mawgan Porth Beach
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By places2seeplaces2go - England, United Kingdom
Spent a week in North Cornwall in October2020 & just catching up with reviews. This was probably my favourite beach whilst on holiday in North Cornwall. Quite what makes a favourite I'm not sure as they are all stunning. At Morgan Porth on a sunny October day it was not busy, the tide was out & we walked for over an hour just exploring the beach & all the rock pools. As it was October it was easy to park. Like with many other cornish beaches I'm sure in the summer months things are completely different. Parking available & a few places to purchase food & drinks. Toilet facilities available. A really enjoyable few hours. Dog friendly when we visited in October.
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. Homestead Woodland Gardens
7. Goonhilly Downs National Nature Reserve
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4.0 based on 27 reviews
Located in the most southerly peninsula in England, this conservation area and its numerous coves provide a rich range of natural habitats that will reward birdwatchers and naturalists.
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. 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.
10. Coronation Park and Boating Lake
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Coronation Park is a community managed historic park in Helston, Cornwall with a boating lake, children's play park, skate park and cafe.
Reviewed By cornishn
very nice it has two lanes around one for cyclists and ond one for walking just undergone a clear out of the pond great for kids to feed ducks (and swans if your brave enough lol) beautiful now that the colours of spring are emerging plenty of birds to see and a well stocked cafe to stop at for a nice hot cuppa
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