Helston

Helston is a small market town in the south west of Cornwall which is famous for its Flora Day celebrations and Furry Dance. It is the most southerly town in mainland United Kingdom, and it acts as a gateway to the Peninsula.
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of around 180 feet (60 metres)

Places of Interest

Discover The Loe and Museum of Cornish Life.
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Lagoon
, also known as Loe Pool, is the largest natural freshwater lake in , United Kingdom.
Museum
is a museum situated in the…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Porthleven and Sithney.
is near on the south coast of West Cornwall at the top of the Peninsula.
is a village and civil parish in the West of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
2 miles northwest of Helston
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Latitude
50.0934° or 50° 5′ 36″ north
Longitude
-5.2709° or 5° 16′ 15″ west
Open location code
9C2P3PVH+9M
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Culdrose and Lowertown.
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Cornwall: Highlights

Learn more about Truro and Penzance.