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.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include The Loe and Helston Library.

Lagoon
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, also known as Loe Pool, is the largest natural freshwater lake in , United Kingdom. The earliest recorded appearance of this simple name form was in 1337, when it was called "La Loo", but is mentioned as 'the lake' in 1302; Situated between and and downstream of , it is separated from by the shingle bank of Loe Bar.

Library
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Museum
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is a museum situated in the former market town of , , , . It is located immediately behind Helston Guildhall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Porthleven and Sithney.

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is near on the south coast of West Cornwall at the top of the Peninsula. The South West Coast Path from Somerset to Dorset passes through the town.

Village
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is a village and civil parish in the West of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. is north of . The population including Boscadjack and Crowntown at the 2011 census was 841. is situated 2 miles northwest of Helston.

Helston

Latitude
50.0934° or 50° 5′ 36″ north
Longitude
-5.2709° or 5° 16′ 15″ west
Elevation
180 feet (55 metres)
Open location code
9C2P3PVH+9M
Geo­Names ID
7294626
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