Sightseeing and places of interest
Sightseeing
Lovely cove to visit on both calm and stormy days. If you are adventurous you can even jump off the harbour wall! There is a small cafe and a car park. It is only a 15 min walk from the Hideaway.
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Mullion Cove
Lovely cove to visit on both calm and stormy days. If you are adventurous you can even jump off the harbour wall! There is a small cafe and a car park. It is only a 15 min walk from the Hideaway.
Lizard Point is a 15min car drive. Spectacular scenery and lovely café’s and a couple of gift shops. Get there early to avoid the crowds in summer.
Lizard village has places to eat and you can park on the green. There is an excellent butchers, Retallack’s, for all local meat and vegetables.
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National Trust - Lizard Point
Lizard Point is a 15min car drive. Spectacular scenery and lovely café’s and a couple of gift shops. Get there early to avoid the crowds in summer.
Lizard village has places to eat and you can park on the green. There is an excellent butchers, Retallack’s, for all local meat and vegetables.
The Helford River is a large estuary that nestles snugly between the western edge of Falmouth Bay and eastern side of The Lizard Peninsula. It is renowned for its scenic beauty and marine ecology and is a popular tourist destination.
The river provides an excellent base for water sports including kayaking, sailing and snorkelling as it is generally sheltered from most winds, except those in an easterly direction. It is possible to take boats out from some locations along the river, including the ferry journey from Helford Passage to Helford village. Other leisure activities around the river include walking and birdwatching, as well as visiting the beaches, pubs and gardens that are dotted around the shoreline of the estuary.
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Helford
The Helford River is a large estuary that nestles snugly between the western edge of Falmouth Bay and eastern side of The Lizard Peninsula. It is renowned for its scenic beauty and marine ecology and is a popular tourist destination.
The river provides an excellent base for water sports including kayaking, sailing and snorkelling as it is generally sheltered from most winds, except those in an easterly direction. It is possible to take boats out from some locations along the river, including the ferry journey from Helford Passage to Helford village. Other leisure activities around the river include walking and birdwatching, as well as visiting the beaches, pubs and gardens that are dotted around the shoreline of the estuary.
In top hats and tails, bright-colored gowns, and traditional white dresses, the people of Helston will dance the furry dance through the streets.
The celebration of the passing of winter and the arrival of spring will take place on Saturday, May 7. Helston Flora Day is one of the oldest British customs still practised today and sees massed dances through the streets of the town and the performance of the Hal an Tow pageant.
The Midday Dance is perhaps the best known and was traditionally the dance of the gentry of the town. Today the men wear top hats and tails while the women dance in their finest frocks. Traditionally, all dancers wear Lily of the valley, Helston’s symbolic flower. The gentlemen wear it on the left, with the flowers pointing upwards, and the ladies wear it upside down on the right.
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Helston Flora Day Association
117 Meneage StIn top hats and tails, bright-colored gowns, and traditional white dresses, the people of Helston will dance the furry dance through the streets.
The celebration of the passing of winter and the arrival of spring will take place on Saturday, May 7. Helston Flora Day is one of the oldest British customs still practised today and sees massed dances through the streets of the town and the performance of the Hal an Tow pageant.
The Midday Dance is perhaps the best known and was traditionally the dance of the gentry of the town. Today the men wear top hats and tails while the women dance in their finest frocks. Traditionally, all dancers wear Lily of the valley, Helston’s symbolic flower. The gentlemen wear it on the left, with the flowers pointing upwards, and the ladies wear it upside down on the right.
Place of interest
You can walk to Mullion Meadows from the cabin. Walk down our lane and cross the road to Trenance Lane which leads to Mullion Meadows. It has craft and gift shops along with the ‘chocolate factory’, where they craft their own chocolate. There is also a cafe for brunch/lunch and afternoon tea.
Mullion Meadows
Predannack RoadYou can walk to Mullion Meadows from the cabin. Walk down our lane and cross the road to Trenance Lane which leads to Mullion Meadows. It has craft and gift shops along with the ‘chocolate factory’, where they craft their own chocolate. There is also a cafe for brunch/lunch and afternoon tea.
The sanctuary is open daily, 11am - 4pm with last admissions at 3pm. Please book your free arrival slot and tickets via their website.
Hear about dramatic rescues and meet the seal and sea lion characters whose individual stories are brought to life during your visit.
The Sanctuary is also home to fun loving sea lions, playful penguins and paddock animals.
Tucked against the picturesque backdrop of the Helford River, the Sanctuary is a designated site of special scientific interest and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our 42 acre centre also boasts a woodland quiz trail, café with undercover seating and two gift shops. Don’t miss out on our great all year round events calendar.
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Cornish Seal Sanctuary
The sanctuary is open daily, 11am - 4pm with last admissions at 3pm. Please book your free arrival slot and tickets via their website.
Hear about dramatic rescues and meet the seal and sea lion characters whose individual stories are brought to life during your visit.
The Sanctuary is also home to fun loving sea lions, playful penguins and paddock animals.
Tucked against the picturesque backdrop of the Helford River, the Sanctuary is a designated site of special scientific interest and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our 42 acre centre also boasts a woodland quiz trail, café with undercover seating and two gift shops. Don’t miss out on our great all year round events calendar.
Apart from the attractions, we also like the indoor Victorian Village and the Blitz.
Step back in time and explore Flambards’ indoor attractions. Experience an evocative atmosphere of bustling streets and alleyways, hidden nooks and crannies, the Victorian Village with over 50 recreated shops and scenes is an incredible all-round sensory experience with authentic sights, smells and sounds. Britain in the Blitz presents a life-size street during WW11with the deafening sounds of the air raid siren and literally feel the ground shake as another bomb goes off.
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Parque temático Flambards
Clodgey LaneApart from the attractions, we also like the indoor Victorian Village and the Blitz.
Step back in time and explore Flambards’ indoor attractions. Experience an evocative atmosphere of bustling streets and alleyways, hidden nooks and crannies, the Victorian Village with over 50 recreated shops and scenes is an incredible all-round sensory experience with authentic sights, smells and sounds. Britain in the Blitz presents a life-size street during WW11with the deafening sounds of the air raid siren and literally feel the ground shake as another bomb goes off.
The site at Poldhu was purchased in 1900 and is famous for the first transatlantic radio signal which introduced everything from broadcasting to satellite communications, mobile phones, broadband, the Internet and the worldwide web. Poldhu was at the forefront of it all.
Marconi Station World Heritage Site
The site at Poldhu was purchased in 1900 and is famous for the first transatlantic radio signal which introduced everything from broadcasting to satellite communications, mobile phones, broadband, the Internet and the worldwide web. Poldhu was at the forefront of it all.
200 acres of garden history, mystery and romance
Thirty years ago, Heligan’s historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1. It was only the chance discovery of a door in the ruins that led to the restoration of this once great estate. Today, The Lost Gardens have been put back where they belong: in pride of place among the finest gardens in England.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St.Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN
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Los Jardines Perdidos de Heligan
B3273200 acres of garden history, mystery and romance
Thirty years ago, Heligan’s historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1. It was only the chance discovery of a door in the ruins that led to the restoration of this once great estate. Today, The Lost Gardens have been put back where they belong: in pride of place among the finest gardens in England.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St.Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN
One of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South-West on the Helford Estuary.
Glendurgan is a National Trust property, close to the village of Mawnan Smith and not far from the lovely reaches of the Helford river. The beautifully designed garden is set in a valley, which runs down to the pretty fishing village of Durgan.
Great maze and lovely walks.
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Jardín Glendurgan
One of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South-West on the Helford Estuary.
Glendurgan is a National Trust property, close to the village of Mawnan Smith and not far from the lovely reaches of the Helford river. The beautifully designed garden is set in a valley, which runs down to the pretty fishing village of Durgan.
Great maze and lovely walks.
Town & village information
Porthleven in Cornwall exudes Cornish charm and tradition. Set in the middle of a huge sweeping bay, the beach is ideal for relaxing and for more accomplished surfers. It’s has arguably the most impressive harbour in Cornwall, being constructed during Napoleonic times and with the aid of French prisoners of war. Small fishing boats land their daily catch, much of which is sold in cafes and restaurants and the award winning Quayside fishmongers.
Here you’ll find Fish and Seafood Restaurants, Fine Dining Restaurants, Bistros and Brasseries, Gastro Pubs and Cafe Bars with images, menus and all the essential information at your finger tips.
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Porthleven
Porthleven in Cornwall exudes Cornish charm and tradition. Set in the middle of a huge sweeping bay, the beach is ideal for relaxing and for more accomplished surfers. It’s has arguably the most impressive harbour in Cornwall, being constructed during Napoleonic times and with the aid of French prisoners of war. Small fishing boats land their daily catch, much of which is sold in cafes and restaurants and the award winning Quayside fishmongers.
Here you’ll find Fish and Seafood Restaurants, Fine Dining Restaurants, Bistros and Brasseries, Gastro Pubs and Cafe Bars with images, menus and all the essential information at your finger tips.
Cadgwith is one of those Cornish fishing villages that time seems to have passed by. The beach is still very much the centre of the village with a small fleet of crabbing boats winched up on the beach in front of the boat houses.
The small shingle beach is located at the end of the little valley that accommodates the village. There is also a smaller, less accessible beach adjoining.
A little further south along the coast path is the Devil's Frying Pan, a 200 foot deep hole in the cliffs formed many years ago when a cave collapsed.
There is some good diving to be had with several well known shipwrecks located nearby.
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Cadgwith
Cadgwith is one of those Cornish fishing villages that time seems to have passed by. The beach is still very much the centre of the village with a small fleet of crabbing boats winched up on the beach in front of the boat houses.
The small shingle beach is located at the end of the little valley that accommodates the village. There is also a smaller, less accessible beach adjoining.
A little further south along the coast path is the Devil's Frying Pan, a 200 foot deep hole in the cliffs formed many years ago when a cave collapsed.
There is some good diving to be had with several well known shipwrecks located nearby.
Intriguing old buildings, narrow streets and steps, and a whiff of smuggled spirits on the salty air… Welcome to Falmouth, the elegant Georgian town that's the heart of Cornwall's maritime heritage.
From the small fishing boats at the Prince of Wales pier to the bespoke yachts in Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth's harbour serves all manner of vessels. Falmouth grew around one of the largest and deepest natural harbours in the world, and you'll often see a visiting cruise ship or naval vessel in its deep-water docks.
If you love the sound of masts jingling in the evening breeze, or the joy of travelling by water instead of road, this seafaring town is the perfect place to come.
There are now two main hubs: the older Moor, which is a large outdoor space at the top of the town, surrounded by Victorian buildings, and the much more recent Discovery Quay at the far end of the main shopping area. Both are surrounded by bars and restaurants, and host various music and food-based events.
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Falmouth
Intriguing old buildings, narrow streets and steps, and a whiff of smuggled spirits on the salty air… Welcome to Falmouth, the elegant Georgian town that's the heart of Cornwall's maritime heritage.
From the small fishing boats at the Prince of Wales pier to the bespoke yachts in Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth's harbour serves all manner of vessels. Falmouth grew around one of the largest and deepest natural harbours in the world, and you'll often see a visiting cruise ship or naval vessel in its deep-water docks.
If you love the sound of masts jingling in the evening breeze, or the joy of travelling by water instead of road, this seafaring town is the perfect place to come.
There are now two main hubs: the older Moor, which is a large outdoor space at the top of the town, surrounded by Victorian buildings, and the much more recent Discovery Quay at the far end of the main shopping area. Both are surrounded by bars and restaurants, and host various music and food-based events.
For locals, Truro is the place you come to shop, study or have a good night out (and, rather less appealingly, to go to hospital). It's also a lovely place to meander, with its neat Georgian streets, cobbled lanes and pretty green spaces. Look out for the leats along the streets; locally known as kennels, these Victorian channels that once kept the streets clean and the horses watered.
At the bottom of Lemon Street (after the excellent cinema and appealing shopping arcade), the houses open up into Lemon Quay, home to the theatre, market and shops such as M&S. This is the modern town square, where markets and major outdoor events are held.
Boscawen Street, River Street and Kenwyn Street are some of the main shopping areas - keep looking out for diverting little alleys and courts, because you'll find some of the most interesting shops down these.
Because the city is so compact, the best way to see it is to explore by foot. Follow the river to see where it takes you, or head for pretty Boscawen Park (the perfect place for a picnic).
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Truro
For locals, Truro is the place you come to shop, study or have a good night out (and, rather less appealingly, to go to hospital). It's also a lovely place to meander, with its neat Georgian streets, cobbled lanes and pretty green spaces. Look out for the leats along the streets; locally known as kennels, these Victorian channels that once kept the streets clean and the horses watered.
At the bottom of Lemon Street (after the excellent cinema and appealing shopping arcade), the houses open up into Lemon Quay, home to the theatre, market and shops such as M&S. This is the modern town square, where markets and major outdoor events are held.
Boscawen Street, River Street and Kenwyn Street are some of the main shopping areas - keep looking out for diverting little alleys and courts, because you'll find some of the most interesting shops down these.
Because the city is so compact, the best way to see it is to explore by foot. Follow the river to see where it takes you, or head for pretty Boscawen Park (the perfect place for a picnic).
St Ives is a town in Cornwall, England, known for its surf beaches, like Porthmeor, and its art scene. The seafront Tate St Ives gallery has rotating modern art exhibitions, focusing on British artists. Nearby, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, in the modernist artist’s former studio, displays her bronzes and other works. Boat trips go to Seal Island, just west of town, to see the seal colony. Arrive early, especially in the summer months, as it can get very busy.
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St Ives
St Ives is a town in Cornwall, England, known for its surf beaches, like Porthmeor, and its art scene. The seafront Tate St Ives gallery has rotating modern art exhibitions, focusing on British artists. Nearby, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, in the modernist artist’s former studio, displays her bronzes and other works. Boat trips go to Seal Island, just west of town, to see the seal colony. Arrive early, especially in the summer months, as it can get very busy.