Helston Attractions
On May eighth each year Helston (8mi/13km; pop. 10,800) is the scene of the traditional Furry (or Floral) Dance, centerpiece of a folk festival with participants in period costume.
At other times this medieval 'Stannary' town, where smelted tin was once weighed and taxed, is a quiet market town, with many 18th and 19th century buildings and a folk museum in the Old Butter Market.
The Flambards Experience is an amusement park in Helston featuring live entertainment and rides.
At other times this medieval 'Stannary' town, where smelted tin was once weighed and taxed, is a quiet market town, with many 18th and 19th century buildings and a folk museum in the Old Butter Market.
The Flambards Experience is an amusement park in Helston featuring live entertainment and rides.
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St Michael's Mount
Set on an island in the bay, St Michael's Mount is a fortress capped hill of granite rock. It was once a monastery and later a fort, although today it is simply a tourist attraction.
Flambards Village Theme Park
Of particular note at Flambards Village Theme Park is a street modeled after the Blitz period of World War II. Also worthy of a visit are the gardens and the amusement park.
Some of the more notable aircraft on display here are the Skyraider and the Scimitar.
Some of the more notable aircraft on display here are the Skyraider and the Scimitar.
Hours
June 1 to July 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 21 to August 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
August 30 to October 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Godolphin House
Godolphin Tudor country house (8mi/13km northwest of Helston) belonged to the powerful Godolphin family. Francis Godolphin (1534-1608) in particular wielded considerable influence, investing heavily in the tin mines. Staunch supporters of the Stuart cause, the family later gave shelter to the fugitive Charles II.
Wendron - Poldark Mine
Take an underground mine tour at The Poldark Mine in Wendron. The site also has an extensive heritage collection and the 18th C Poldark Village replica.
Hours
March 20 to July 18
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
July 19 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
September 2 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
