Helston Travel Guide

 hayward68 Says:  This monument was built in 1834 to commemorate Humphry Millet Grylls, a local banker and solicitor who helped to keep open the Wheal Vor tin mine and which subsequently saved 1200 jobs. Behind the Monument is where a castle used to stand and is now a bowling green, there are... 

 hayward68 Says:  This park, developed in the 30's, is located near the bottom of town, parking is off the Porthleven Rd, and includes a boating lake where many children can be found on sunny days. Rent a boat and paddle about soaking up the sun, try to avoid the ducks and swans which are... 

 hayward68 Says:  Formerly the Butter Market, this building was built around 1837 and now houses the museum which opened in 1849. It's now extended into the former Meat Market as well. Exhibits inside include the innovations of Henry Trengrouse who invented the rocket line used in sea rescue.... 

 hayward68 Says:  Flambards Theme Park is a great place to take your kids to spend the day.There are all sorts of amusements to entertain them from paddleboats, bumperboats, simulator rides and others. Other attractions include Flambard's Victorian Village and Britian in the Blitz. These two... 

 hayward68 Says:  Nondescript rooms but the hotel has a 500 year old history and still has some of those features including a minstrel gallery. The building, one of the oldest in town, is the former town home of the Godolphins who represented Helston in Parliament for years. Located right in... 

 hayward68 Says:  Great little pub in a tiny village in Cornwall. Went there with my family, that's my aunt and my cousin with me. There's both a restaurant and a pub. The pub is a typical small one, popular with the locals so finding a seat sometimes is a problem. Meals are served till 9pm I... 

 hayward68 Says:  Award winning fish and chip shop, mighty tasty fish and chips they are. Just a regular local place you can choose to eat in or have takeaway. Well, it was fish and chips, can't remember which fish, but I do know it was delicious and had a lovely batter on it. 

 hayward68 Says:  The Blue Anchor is a must if stopping in Helston. Formerly a monks rest house this thatched roof pub has snug flagstoned rooms and brews its own beer on the premises. It is probably the oldest brewing house in the country dating from the 15th century.Basic pub fare is... 

 hayward68 Says:  To get to Helston you'll need either a car or you'll take the bus. I take the train as far as Redruth and either my aunt picks me up or I pick up a rental car at a local garage. Don't expect to find a Budget or Hertz here. You could also take the train to Truro and rent a... 

 hayward68 Says:  Cornish Seal Sanctuary. This was established in 1957 when a baby seal washed ashore at St. Agnes It moved to Gweek in 1975 after realizing that they needed more room. It's dedicated to the rescue and care of seals and other marine animals.There's a free Safari bus ride or... 

 hayward68 Says:  This garden, first planted in the 1820's, is noted as one of the great sub-tropical gardens of the Southwest. Try to make your way through the laurel maze which I'm sure is higher than it was when I toured the site. It was only thigh high then as it was being restored from... 

 hayward68 Says:  This is an early 18th century tin mine incorporating a heritage display with a museum. You can actually take a tour through the mine shafts. There are several different routes depending on how deep you are prepared to go. I took what I referred to as the chicken route, the... 

 hayward68 Says:  This place shows you how news and events visuals are beamed around the world. As someone who works in the TV industry, I found it fascinating. It's a bit of a visual distraction as you drive down the B3293 because these huge satellite dishes loom over Goonhilly Downs, I'm...