Best Things to See & Do in Helford

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• Trebah Gardens // Helford

  

  Trebah Gardens, spectacular 26 acre Cornish ravine garden that descends 200 feet to a private beach on the River Helford located near Falmouth in Cornwall

• Glendurgan Gardens // Helford

  

  One of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South-West on the Helford Estuary.

• Cornwall Coast Path - St Keverne to Falmouth

  

  This 19-mile stretch starts at St Keverne, a village slightly inland from the infamous Manacles, a notorious offshore reef that extends for one nautical mile South of Manacle Point. These submerged or partially submerged rocks, now a popular...

• The Helford River

  

  The Helford River is a large estuary that nestles snugly between the western edge of Falmouth Bay and eastern side of The Lizard Peninsula. It is renowned for its scenic beauty and marine ecology and is a popular tourist destination.

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• National Seal Sanctuary // Helford

  

  The National Seal Sanctuary is a haven for injured and orphaned seal pups set on the picturesque Helford Estuary in the lovely village of Gweek

• Halliggye Fogou

  

  Halliggye Fogou is a remarkably well-preserved underground tunnel dating back to the Iron Age. Located on the Trelowarren Estate, on the Lizard Peninsula, the site is believed to date back to the 5th century BC. Little is...

• National Maritime Museum // Falmouth

  

  The National Maritime Museum provides an interactive display of boats and their various functions in industry and recreation.

• Trelowarren House and Gardens // The Lizard

  

  One of Corwall's most historic estates, located on the Lizard Peninsula near the River Helford

• Pendennis Castle // Falmouth

  

  Pendennis Castle was built in the middle of the 16th century by Henry VIII as one of a pair of forts, with St Mawes Castle, to protect the Fal Estuary from the threat of invasion from France and Spain

• Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station // The Lizard

  

  Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is the largest satellite earth receiving station in the world with over 60 dishes in total

• Carwinion House and Bamboo Garden // Helford

  

  (NOW CLOSED) 18th Century manor house set in 12 acres of natural Victorian gardens overlooking the Helford River Estuary

• Flambards Village Theme Park // Helston

  

  The award winning Flambards has something for all the family from the Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz exhibitions to the best fairground rides in Cornwall

• Dry Tree, Goonhilly

  

  Set on the southern edge of the Goonhilly Satellite Tracking Station is the Dry Tree menhir. This 3 metre tall standing stone forms a peculiar juxtaposition with the huge satellite dishes of Goonhilly beyond, reflecting the...

• Bonython Manor // The Lizard

  

  Country estate located on The Lizard Peninsula comprising of 20-acre garden, farm and woodlands.

• Raze the Roof indoor play world // Penryn

  

  One of the longest established indoor / soft play areas in Cornwall. Great range of activities for a wide range of kids - from toddlers to teens.

  Kids love to play in our mega play frame, slides, climbing wall, ball cannons, astro glide....

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