What to do and see in Helston, England: The Best Historic Sites

September 1, 2021 Roger Rusk

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

Trelowarren, Mawgan, Helston TRI2 6AF England +44 1326 221661 http://www.britainexpress.com/countryside/coast/lizard.htm
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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. St Keverne Parish Church

The Square, St Keverne, Helston TR12 6NE England
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St Keverne Parish Church

3. Mawgan Stone

Mawgan, Helston England http://heritageaction.wordpress.com/2011/04/06/cornwall-a-brief-tour-of-the-lizard/
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Mawgan Stone

4. Dry Tree Menhir

On Goon Hilly Downs, Helston England http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/history/sites/dry_tree.htm
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Dry Tree Menhir

5. Halliggye Fougou

Trelowarren Estate, Helston TR12 6AQ England +44 370 333 1181 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/halliggye-fogou/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=halligye%20foggou
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Halliggye Fougou

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

6. Godolphin

Godolphin Cross, Helston TR13 9RE England +44 1736 763194 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/godolphin/
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Godolphin

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.

7. Tremenheere Menhir

St Keverne, Helston England http://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/a2m/bronze_age/standing_stone/tremenheere/tremenheere.htm
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Tremenheere Menhir

Otherwise known as 'The Longstone', this standing stone is situated in the middle of a field about 200 metres northeast of the settlement of Tremenheere, near St. Keverne. Indeed, the name of the hamlet comes from the stone in that 'Tremenheere' means 'farm or homestead of the long stone (menhir)' in Cornish. The 3 metre tall Standing Stone consists of the local gabbro rock rather than the more common granite and is best accessed via the public footpath between Tremenheere and Trevallack.

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