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Godolphin House, Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RE.
Tel: 01736 763194. Godolphin is a 15th century house, built by
the The Godolphin family, who made their fortune from the local
tin-mining industry. - with its linen-fold panelling and early
16th century carved beams. A painting on the Dining Room wall
is dated 1731. www.godolphinhouse.com. About 4 miles west of
Helston.
Shire Horse Farm and Carriage
Museum, Lower Gryllis Farm, Treskillard, Redruth, TR16 6LA. Tel:
01209 713606. 40 horse-drawn vehicles. 3 breeds of heavy English
horses, Shire, Suffolk Punch and Clydesdale. About 7 miles north
of Helston.
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: On the outskirts of Helston.
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 3 miles east of Helston.
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 Helston.
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 3 miles north
of Helston.
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