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Places to Visit in Helston, Cornwall

Godolphin House and Garden, Helston

Godolphin House and Garden

Godolphin Cross,
Helston
Cornwall
TR13 9RE
Tel: +44 (0)01736 763 194
Fax: +44 (0)1736 763 194
Email: click here
Godolphin House and Garden online: information and bookings

Godolphin House and GArdens, Godolphin Estate and Great Work Mine have World Heritage Status.

A romantic Grade I Tudor amnd Stuart mansion, commenced in c1475, the seat of the famous Godolphin family. Exploitation of tin provided the wealth for this family of soldiers, entrepreneurs, poets and government officials. Birthplace of Queen Anne's Lord High Treasurer, Sidney 1st Earl.

A large, compartmented Side Garden dates from the late C15 thought it grew out of an early C14 castle garden (still gardenend). Good 16th and 17th century English oak furniture.

Godolphin is known for its excellent food markets and events. Available for weddings and venue hire.

Godolphin House and Garden, Helston

Facilities
Historic house, gardens, wheelchair access, disabled lift and toilet, tea rooms, farm shop, shop, American Indian tepee for storytelling, car and coach parks, disabled car park, group tours, A Tudor Experience for schools.
Film location for: Poldark, Frenchman's Creek

Opening Times
9th April to 30th September 2007 10am to 5pm. Open all BHMondays 10-5
9th April to 8th July: Wed, Thurs, Sun
9th July to 30th Sept: Thurs, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun.

In case of alteration, please check prices, opening times and any specific important information before booking or visiting

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