Godolphin House
13 May 2013
A 15th Century Tudor house. Inside you'll find displays of armour, weapons, old horse-drawn vehicles and maps.
Heritage near Helston
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Godolphin House
A 15th Century Tudor house. Inside you'll find displays of armour, weapons, old horse-drawn vehicles and maps.
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Halliggye Fogou
One of Cornwall's best-preserved 'fogous' - prehistoric manmade caves. There are a number of these mysterious structures found throughout Cornwall. Similar structures are found in Ireland, Brittany and Scotland.
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Trelowarren
An awe-inspiring Jacobean mansion with its own chapel. Outbuildings have been tastefully converted to create a restaurant and a craft display area. There are also leisure facilities including a swimming pool, children's pool and gym, for which holiday membership is available.
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Bosvathick House
A beautiful Grade 11 listed Georgian family home which is only open to the public for a handful of days each year. Places on tours are limited and please check their Website for booking details.
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Breage Parish Church
A 15th century granite built church in the pretty village of Breage, dedicated to Saint Breage or Breaca. It's worth a visit to see the 15th century medieval wall paintings.
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Helston Heritage Tour
A one hour tour of the town taking place on Thursdays and Fridays between 11am - 2pm (other days by arrangement). Please phone for bookings.
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The Marconi Centre
Marconi's genius and legacy is commemorated here, from a building close to where the first ever transatlantic radio signal was sent. The building is owned by the National Trust and run by the Poldhu Amateur Radio Club. Entry is free and well worth a visit for any radio enthusiast.
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Tolvan Holed Stone
This triangular stone with a hole through the middle sits in the garden of a cottage at Tolvan Cross. Legend has it that passing naked through the hole ensures fertility for newly-weds.
Heritage near Helston
'Helston has an abundance of Heritage Sites, from standing stones to historic estates, we have 8 near Helston. Reviewed by people who have been there.'
Halliggye Fogou
14 January 2011
One of Cornwall's best-preserved 'fogous' - prehistoric manmade caves. There are a number of these mysterious structures found throughout Cornwall. Similar structures are found in Ireland, Brittany and Scotland.
Trelowarren
9 November 2008
An awe-inspiring Jacobean mansion with its own chapel. Outbuildings have been tastefully converted to create a restaurant and a craft display area. There are also leisure facilities including a swimming pool, children's pool and gym, for which holiday membership is available.
Bosvathick House
A beautiful Grade 11 listed Georgian family home which is only open to the public for a handful of days each year. Places on tours are limited and please check their Website for booking details.
Breage Parish Church
A 15th century granite built church in the pretty village of Breage, dedicated to Saint Breage or Breaca. It's worth a visit to see the 15th century medieval wall paintings.
Helston Heritage Tour
A one hour tour of the town taking place on Thursdays and Fridays between 11am - 2pm (other days by arrangement). Please phone for bookings.
The Marconi Centre
Marconi's genius and legacy is commemorated here, from a building close to where the first ever transatlantic radio signal was sent. The building is owned by the National Trust and run by the Poldhu Amateur Radio Club. Entry is free and well worth a visit for any radio enthusiast.
Tolvan Holed Stone
This triangular stone with a hole through the middle sits in the garden of a cottage at Tolvan Cross. Legend has it that passing naked through the hole ensures fertility for newly-weds.