Helston - Henllys

Helston (Henllys) is a town north from Lizard along the A3083 about nine miles west of Falmouth and is at the north end of the Lizard Peninsula. The town is the location for the annual Furry Dance (Flora Dance) which is thought to have its roots in medieval times. Helston, on the River Cober, was an inland port but was then isolated from the sea by a sand bar, which created the large fresh water lake known as Loe Pool. Within the town is Helston Folk Museum which provides information in regard to the social and industrial history of the area. The Flambart Experience is a theme park to the south of the town and the Poldark Mine in Wendron gives an experience of the life and workings of the old tin mine that existed there.

Our visit

The Helston Folk Museum is a great source of information in regard to the town and area. Standing outside is the cannon of the HMS Anson wrecked on Loe Barr Porthleven on 29^th December 1807. The town which is well served with shops leisure facilities Helston is on the A394 leading to Penzance and other towns in the area. Regular bus services also link to other locations.