Advantages: Scenery, climate, pace of life Disadvantages: Economically disadvantaged
...a review of my hometown, Helston, in Cornwall.
*Location and travel
Helston is located at the far South-West of Cornwall, where the county splits in two like someone holding out two fingers in the game “scissors, paper, stone”. To the South lies the Lizard Peninsula, at the end of which is Lizard Point, the most southerly place in Great Britain. To the West lies the Land’s End Peninsula, which ends at, well you guessed it, Land’s End, the most ... ...is plenty to see in Helston, and most visitors also use it as a touring base from which to visit the surrounding countryside, for which it is ideally placed. You will need a car to get the best out of your visit, as public transport is generally poor in the area.
Within Helston itself, there is family fun to be had at the boating lake, and walks through Coronation Park and the Penrose Estate. There is also an indoor swimming pool, although this ...
Ali1000 21.03.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Helston, Cornwall
Advantages: Thrill rides, Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz Disadvantages: All outdoor so need it to be a sunny day
...to get there:-
Head for Helston, then follow the white on brown road signs. We are situated on the Helston side of Culdrose Airfield just off the A394. We are on Truronian and First Direct Bus Routes. Our nearest railway station is Redruth.
Flambards is a great family day out and I really recommend it as a day out if the sun is shining and especially if you have got children of any ages. ...
lynseyward 25.01.2006
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Advantages: Beautiful location, lots to do and see, great for families Disadvantages: Touristy at times, long car journey
Porthleven is a small, picturesque fishing village two miles from Helston. We have been holidaying here as a family for the past eight years and think it is fantastic both in the summer and in the autumn.
The journey to and from Porthleven can be quite long and tiring especially when you get caught in traffic, as so often happens when you travel down in the summer. We tend to leave home early in the morning and stop off at various places to break ... ...to travel. We have breakfasted on Bodmin Moor (in search of the legendary beast, visted Tintagel Castle (more about that later), Jamaica Inn, Port Isaac and various other sights along the way.
Porthleven itself is a quaint fishing village/town, the main body of which is situated around the walled harbour. This is a lovely place to walk around in the Summer and we often head over to The Ship Inn which is situated on the far side of the harbour. This ...
Theauthority 29.11.2006
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