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The Flambards Experience, Clodgey Lane, Helston, Cornwall, TR13
0QA. Tel: 01326 573404. One of the most popular tourist attractions
in Cornwall. The best thrill rides in Cornwall. The Flambards
Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz indoor tourist attractions.
www.flambards.co.uk. Location: About 8 miles west of Falmouth.
The National Seal Sanctuary,
set in the picturesque Helford Estuary, by the beautiful village
of Gweek, in Cornwall. Seal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release.
www.sealsanctuary.co.uk. About 7 miles west of Falmouth.
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience, Helston, Cornwall,
TR12 6LQ. A large telecommunications site. Explore the story
of international communications in our interactive Visitor’s
Centre. Interactive displays, film shows, historical artefacts,
Goonhilly has something for everyone. We also have a Licensed
Café, children’s play areas, shops and more. www.goonhilly.bt.com.
About 7 miles south of Falmouth.
Poldark Mine, Wendron,
Helston, Cornwall TR13 0ES. Tel: 01326 573 173. Poldark Mine
is a free entry site with something for all the family. Poldark
is once again the scene of activity with craft workshops run
by antique restorers, candle makers, chandelier repairers, pottery
makers and wood turners. Poldark is by far Cornwall's most popular
mining heritage site. www.poldark-mine.co.uk. About 7 miles west
of Falmouth.
Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, nr Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5JZ.
Tel: 01326 250906. Superb subtropical garden with year-round
interest. Valley garden with views over the Helford River and
coastline. Fantastic laurel maze and 'Giant's Stride' maypole.
Tranquil sandy beach and rock pools at Durgan. National Trust.
Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About 3 miles south
west of Falmouth.
National Maritime Museum
Cornwall, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QY. Tel:
+44 (0) 1326 313388. Housed in an award winning building on the
Falmouth harbour-side, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall
transports you into the world of small boats and Cornish maritime
history. www.nmmc.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Falmouth.
Pendennis Castle, Pendennis Head, Cornwall. Constructed between
1540 and 1545, Pendennis Castle was built by Henry VIII to counter
a threat from France. Toilets: Accessible WC. Exhibition &
museum: Ground floor level access only, stairs to reach exhibits
upstairs. Location: On the outskirts of Falmouth.
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