We are thinking about a holiday near there next summer.
2006-09-14 05:22:36 · 9 answers · asked by EJ 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Yes we went for a week's holiday near there earlier this year.
We actually stayed nearby at Mullion - see this site>>> http://www.barnsatmullion.co.uk/ there is a small beach very close by which is often totally deserted!
Helston and the whole Lizard Peninsular area is very nice and unspoilt. Here are a few tips about things to do etc.:-
* Some of the beaches are almost completely covered at high tide. So before booking your holiday see if you can find out which weeks there is a low tide around midday so you can actually get on the beach!
*The best beach by far is Kynance Cove - which is completely underwater at high tide see here for photos>>> http://www.chycor2.co.uk/westcountryviewscornwall/coastal/kynance/kynance.htm
* Also visit the Poldark Mine - a very interesting underground tour round an old Cornish Mine
* Nearby is Goonhilly Down Satellite Earth Station - which provides a very interesting and entertaining guided bus tour (and has free internet access on the site!)
* RAF Culdrose is nearby and is supposed to have open days and guided tours but was closed when we were there because of some staffing problem
* St. Michael's Mount is worth a visit (at low tide!) but it's very expensive to get into the Abbey itself
* The Lizard Lighthouse has an interesting tour and breathtaking views
* Forget Lands End unless you really enjoy awful third-rate tacky theme parks - which is what Lands End has become
* Mobile phone reception is very poor in the whole area but apparently the ORANGE Network is better than most (certainly better than Voda!)
* don't forget to try the genuine Cornish Pasties and crab sandwiches!
2006-09-14 05:24:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I remember rightly Helston hold a flower festival during the summer season, I never got to it but have driven through Helston a few times.
Devon & Cornwall are both beautiful counties with some marvelous sights and lots of history.
One place I really enjoyed was Polperro.
Marty
2006-09-15 18:08:24 · answer #2 · answered by marty13spd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about Helston but Cornwall is a very nice to go on holiday.
2006-09-15 10:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me and my family went to camelford in Cornwall in June and it's beautiful down there we went to visit my best friend who i have not seen for 21 years the last time we saw each other we were 11 and 12 so it was great to meet up in such a great place it's better than going abroad if you go i hope you have as much fun as we did on our holiday
2006-09-14 12:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by .â?¢Â°*â?¥.Shall.â?¥*°â?¢. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a very dear friend who lives there, its breathtaking. Its where the Poldark series was filmed in the 70s (if you are old enough to remember that). It apparently gets very busy in the summer months so it must have something going for it!
2006-09-14 12:26:53 · answer #5 · answered by theoldecrone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't been for many years, but I remember that it was lovely. I love Cornwall anyway and always enjoy visiting.
2006-09-14 12:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been there a few times and i would move there tomorrow if i could, it's a lovely place and the surrounding areas are beautiful.
Have a nice holiday.
2006-09-15 06:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is lovely, beautiful and fantastic. As all of Cornwall is. Anyone who hasnt been there should go!
2006-09-14 12:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by purpletia2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-14 16:07:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋