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: The Loe and Museum of Cornish Life.

Lagoon
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, also known as Loe Pool, is the largest natural freshwater lake in , United Kingdom.

Museum
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is a museum situated in the…

Library
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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.

Village
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is a village and civil parish in the West of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. 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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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Culdrose and Lowertown.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Health & Community Hospital and RNAS Culdrose.

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