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The Museum of Cornish Life

Visiting the Museum of Cornish Life in Helston
Step through the unassuming doors of Museum to reveal an Aladdin's cave of surprises. Thousands of objects will keep you fascinated and entertained.

Coronation Park

Fun in the sun at Coronation Park Helston
This lively green space within the town of Helston is a place the whole family will fall in love with.

CAST

CAST Building, Helston
This handsome late nineteenth-century former school building is now a nationally recognised centre for contemporary art.

Grylls Monument

Grylls Monument Helston taken from Coinagehall Street
At the bottom of Coinagehall Street, by Helston Bowling Club, you'll spy a majestic Victorian Gothic gate-like structure...

St.Michael’s Church

St Michaels Tower Helston
Head up the hill to discover a historic site of worship where it's thought a church has stood since at least 1208.

The Blue Anchor

Duck inside this historic alehouse and take a sip of over 500 years of history.

The Guildhall

Helston Guildhall Clock
Located at the top of Coinagehall Street, the Guildhall hosts regular local markets and is the home of Helston Town Council.

The Methodist Chapel

Helston Central Methodist Church about 1900
Gaze up at one of the finest painted chapel ceilings in the Duchy and uncover the history of methodism in Cornwall. 

World War I Memorial

First World War Memorial Bench Helston
This Talking Post, Interpretation Board and Memorial bench was officially opened on 4th August 2016, exactly 102 years after the outbreak of WW1 .

The Well & Five Wells Lane

Seek out this cobbled lane to be transported into Helston's colourful past.

The Old Cattle Market

The Old Cattle Market Building
This community project provides a multi-use space within Helston's Coronation Park, hosting regular markets, fairs and more.

Penrose

Loe Pool looking back towards Helston
An amazing sanctuary for wildlife with river, lake and coastal views right on Helston's doorstep. Mature woodland, miles of paths and bridleways.

Helston’s Kennels

Helston's Granite Kennels
The Kennels or open water channels flowing along the sides of many of Helston's streets are part of an extensive system bringing clean stream water through the town.

Loe Bar and Loe Pool

Moon over the Loe near Helston
A short walk from Helston, Loe Pool is the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall separated from the sea by a fascinating shingle bank known as Loe Bar.

Helston Heritage Trail

Coinagehall Street Helston 1880s
Helston is one of Cornwall's oldest towns and clear clues to its fascinating past can be found all around.
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