LOCAL AREA THINGS TO DO AND SEE
There are some very spectacular places to visit and enjoy. Close by is Porthleven a historic harbour village with restaurants, tea rooms and great walks. Helston is 3 miles away a small town that features the famous Flora day where the streets are filled with dancing. Nearby is also the Lizard which is the most southerly point of England with lots to explore, wonderful coves such as Kynnance & Cadgwith. A short drive away is St. Michaels Mount at Marazion, Penzance & St. Ives.
West Cornwall, is very popular with walkers, who love the stunning South West Coast Path, and the wild rugged granite moors of West Penwith, Crown House is between the two coasts, so if it is windy on one coast, you may switch to the calmer one (although the waves won't be as good!) There are also lovely inland areas, a few miles away at Godolphin and Penrose Estate, which are both owned by the National Trust. You can enjoy the Bluebell Woods during spring time at Godolphin, and see both coasts from the top of Godolphin hill on a clear day.
WALKING Suggested Walks
- Rinsey to Porthleven - National Trust owned, marvellous wild flowers and wildlife
- Penrose Estate - follow the river from Helston to Loe Pool then Porthleven - National Trust owned, well known for interesting bird life, quiet wide sandy beach at Loe Bar
- Walk from Carbis Bay into St Ives - Follow the South West coast Path past bays of turquoise sea and enjoy the best view of the fisherman's cottages and pretty harbour town of St. Ives.
- Treen to Porthcurno - Stunning granite cliffs look down on bays of white sand
- Porthgwarra to Land's End - Marvellous cliff formations and rolling waves pounding in from the Atlantic. Look out for the Ganne
ACTIVITIES
- Kayaking - The Helford and Fal estuaries are sheltered and unspoilt. Kayaks can be hired at Helford and Mylor
- Paddle Boarding - Board hire lessons at Porthleven
- Climbing - Trewavas cliffs and The Lizard. Head west for the granire cliffs of the Lands End area and the famous Bosigran
- Surfing - Praa Sands, Hayle, St Ives offer board hire and lessons
LOTS OF WILDLIFE AROUND WEST CORNWALL
Cornwall, has abundant wildlife, ranging from delicate butterflies to mighty Basking Sharks. There are many wildlife reserves in West Cornwall which are easy to reach from Crown House. You may wish to take a Sea Safari from Penzance, or a simple boat trip from Porthleven, St Ives or Falmouth.
- Seals, at Godrevy and Lizard Point
- Choughs at The Lizard and Rinsey
- Peregrine Falcons and Kestrels at Rinsey
- Dolphins and Basking Sharks off the coast at Porthleven, Porthcurno and Mounts Bay
- Dragon Flies and Butterflies at Goonhilly Downs
- Bats at Godolphin House
- Sand Lizards at Mexico Towans
RSPB Reserves, at Marazion Marsh and Lelant Saltings.
Sites of Special Scientific Interest at Cudden Point to Prussia Cove, Gwithian to Mexico Towans and Loe Pool. Goonhilly Downs National Nature Reserve.
LOCAL AREA THINGS TO DO AND SEE
Helston Railway
The Helston Railway Preservation Society was the result, some fifteen years ago, of a vision by a small number of enthusiasts to re-open a section of the Helston Branch Line. We now have a thousand members! Please browse our website and learn more about this wonderful project
The National Seal Sanctuary
Located on the beautiful Helford Estuary, by the picturesque village of Gweek, The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a wonderful place to visit. 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.
Tate St Ives
The small Cornish town of St Ives has attracted painters for over a century, amongst its early visitors were J.M.W. Turner, Whistler and the young Sickert. In 1928, on a visit to St Ives, Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood discovered the work of retired mariner Alfred Wallis whose untutored paintings of town and seascapes had a profound influence on the development of their work.
Flambards Experience
Established nearly 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cornwall. Not only does the Theme Park host the best thrill rides in Cornwall, but also the Flambards Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz indoor tourist attractions.
National Maritime Museum
Housed in an award winning building on the Falmouth harbour-side, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall transports you into the world of small boats and Cornish maritime history.
The Eden Project
More than just a green theme park, then? Eden is about connecting plants, people and places. We are a living demonstration of regeneration and we aim to reconnect people with their environments locally and globally. We don't have all the answers, we don't want to tell others what to think; what we do is invite people to explore their world afresh.
Land's End
It's a memory you'll cherish forever - arriving like so many generations before you at one of the world's best loved landmarks. It's a place of almost mystical beauty where the might of the Atlantic meets the towering cliffs of Cornwall - a place where nature is still one of the big attractions. Discover a myriad of wild flowers, soaring seabirds or even seals coming out to play.
St Michael's Mount
Explore the amazing island world of St Michael's Mount and discover legend, myth and over a thousand years of incredible history.Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and walk the causeway at low water or enjoy a short motor boat trip when the tide is in - getting to St Michael's Mount is always an adventure
The Minack Theatre
World famous open-air theatre perched on the cliff at Porthcurno high above the Atlantic ocean, put on a full programme of drama, musicals and opera every summer, together with music, comedy and story-telling.
Trebah Gardens
Discover the magic of this beautiful Cornish valley garden, explore under canopies bursting with exotic blooms and follow vibrant tunnels of colour that cascade down to our very own secluded beach on the Helford River.
Enchanting gardens of Cornwall
Cornwall is often described as the 'garden capital of the world' as the lush vegetation and colour give garden lovers a feast for the eyes all year round. Whether you are a serious horticulturalist, specialist gardener, enthusiastic amateur, holidaymaker or a day-tripper, Cornwall's magnificent gardens can show you everything from wild woodland to neatly manicured lawns, the small and unusual, those with eccentric features, to the large and famous - whose plants, flowers, palms and trees thrive in Cornwall's mild coastal climate.
Godolphin House
Godolphin House can be found between Helston and Penzance, not far from St Michael's Mount, you will find Godolphin, one of Cornwall's most beautiful and romantic old houses, lying hidden at the heart of its 550-acre estate.
Helston Museum
The museum houses one of the largest social history collections in the South West, and ranges from archaeological evidence of the earliest settlers to the Lizard Peninsula, to a fully stocked 1950s kitchen. Come and learn about Helston's famous inventor, Henry Trengrouse, whose ingenuity helped to save thousands of lives at sea. Marvel at the huge 5 ton cider press, meet Henry the parrot and see if you can spot our smallest object - made from a lion's tooth! The museum is renowned for its costume collection, and a regularly changing display showcases some of the elegant fashions of the past.
Visit one of the Many Film & TV Locations on Your Holiday in West Cornwall From Poldark to Dr Martin
- Godolphin House, Godolphin. National Trust TR13 9RE
- Pedn Vounder Beach, Porthcurno, Cornwall TR19
- Porthgwarra, Land's End, Cornwall TR19
- Wheal Prosper Rinsey, Ashton, near Helston, Cornwall TR13
- Gunwalloe Church Cove near Helston, Cornwall TR12
- Lizard Point Landewedednack near Helston, Cornwall TR12
- Wheal Owles Mine, Penwith, St Just, Cornwall TR19
- Constantine Bay near Padstow PL28
- Lansallos (near Looe) PL13
- Penrose Estate near Helston TR13
- Mousehole TR19
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