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Helston Folk Museum, now known as the Museum of Cornish Life, is a captivating destination nestled in the charming market town of Helston, Cornwall. This museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich social and industrial history of The Lizard Peninsula, showcasing artifacts from mining, fishing, and farming to domestic life from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Visitors can explore the museum's fascinating exhibits housed in a historic building originally designed as a Market House in 1837.
For those planning a stay, Helston offers a variety of accommodations in its quaint neighborhoods, providing easy access to the museum and other local attractions. The museum itself is a landmark, featuring a cannon from the HMS Anson wreck, adding to its historical allure. Managed by the South Kerrier Heritage Trust, the museum is a testament to community spirit, with much of its operation supported by dedicated volunteers.
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Holiday home in Mullion, Helston · 5.57 mi from centre
Villa 2 is located in Helston, just 21 miles from Carbis Bay and 31 miles from Minack Theatre. The property is around 1.1 miles from Poldhu Cove Beach, 6.5 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre, and 18 miles from St Michael's Mount. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.
Offering sea views, this vacation home also has a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and garden at Villa 2.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 5.8 miles from the accommodation, while Lizard Point is 6.5 miles away. Land's End Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Mullion, Helston · 5.57 mi from centre
Shearwater is located in Helston, just 6.5 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 18 miles from St Michael's Mount. With sea views, this accommodation provides a swimming pool. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Poldhu Cove Beach is 1.1 miles away.
The vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.
You can play tennis at Shearwater, and the area is popular for fishing. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, go golfing or cycling, or relax in the garden.
Carbis Bay is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Minack Theatre is 31 miles away. Land's End Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Mullion, Helston · 5.57 mi from centre
Villa 3 offers accommodations in Helston, 1.1 miles from Poldhu Cove Beach and 6.5 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The property is around 18 miles from St Michael's Mount, 21 miles from Carbis Bay, and 31 miles from Minack Theatre. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.
Featuring sea views, this vacation home also includes a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and garden at Villa 3.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 5.8 miles from the accommodation, while Lizard Point is 6.5 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 29 miles away.

Holiday home in Mullion, Helston · 5.57 mi from centre
Villa 6 offers accommodations in Helston, 21 miles from Carbis Bay and 31 miles from Minack Theatre. The property is around 1.1 miles from Poldhu Cove Beach, 6.5 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre, and 18 miles from St Michael's Mount. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.
The vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bidet, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at Villa 6 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at the accommodation.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 5.8 miles from Villa 6, while Lizard Point is 6.5 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 29 miles away.

Holiday home in Mullion, Helston · 5.57 mi from centre
Villa 5 offers accommodations in Helston, 1.1 miles from Poldhu Cove Beach and 6.5 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The property is around 18 miles from St Michael's Mount, 21 miles from Carbis Bay, and 31 miles from Minack Theatre. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.
Providing sea views, this vacation home also offers a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and garden at Villa 5.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 5.8 miles from the accommodation, while Lizard Point is 6.5 miles away. Land's End Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Campsite in Helston · 6.50 mi from centre
10.0
11 reviews
Providing a garden, Gillan Creek Retreat features accommodations in Helston. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.
There is a seating area, a dining area, and a kitchenette complete with a fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.
The campground has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 10 miles from the campground, while St Michael's Mount is 18 miles away. Land's End Airport is 30 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Hayle · 7.07 mi from centre
1.0
1 review
Little Riviere is located in Hayle, just 8.5 miles from St Michael's Mount and 20 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. This vacation home provides free private parking and free Wifi. Minack Theatre is 20 miles away and Newquay Train Station is 26 miles from the vacation home.
The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. A TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at Little Riviere can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Tate St Ives is 9 miles from the accommodation, while The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 19 miles away. Land's End Airport is 19 miles from the property.

Apartment in Penzance, Praa Sands · 4.95 mi from centre
6.0
1 review
Seasky offers accommodations in Praa Sands, a 3-minute walk from Praa Sands Beach and 4.7 miles from St Michael's Mount. The property is around 18 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre, 18 miles from Minack Theatre, and 14 miles from Tate St Ives. The apartment also features free Wifi and free private parking.
Featuring a patio with sea views, this apartment also comes with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 17 miles from the apartment, while Lizard Point is 18 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 16 miles away.

Holiday home in Penzance · 6.47 mi from centre
4.0
1 review
The Shippen is located in Penzance, just 16 miles from Minack Theatre and 19 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The property is around 1.2 miles from Perranuthnoe Beach, 3 miles from St Michael's Mount, and 10 miles from Carbis Bay. The vacation home also features free Wifi and free private parking.
The vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is available. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests at The Shippen will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penzance, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Tate St Ives is 13 miles from the accommodation, while The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 18 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 15 miles away.

Hotel in Mullion, Helston · 5.88 mi from centre
9.4
99 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Helston, Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mullion Cove Harbour. This eco-certified hotel is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gallery Anthony.

Bed & breakfast in Camborne · 7.88 mi from centre
7.6
215 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Vyvyan Arms Hotel in Camborne, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This bed & breakfast is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Carbis Bay Beach and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from St Ives Harbour.

Guesthouse in Falmouth · 9.18 mi from centre
8.6
64 reviews
Located in Falmouth, Roseland House is within a 15-minute walk of Falmouth Art Gallery and Falriver Visitor Information Centre. This guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Falmouth University and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Falmouth Aquarium.

Inn in Cadgwith, Helston · 8.90 mi from centre
8.4
253 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Cadgwith Cove Inn in Helston, you'll be just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cadgwith Cove Beach. This inn is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from The Old Cider Barn Arts and Crafts Centre and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kennack Sands.

Bed & breakfast in Falmouth · 9.68 mi from centre
9.6
434 reviews
With a stay at Lugo Rock in Falmouth, you'll be near the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Falmouth University and 5 minutes by foot from Gyllyngvase Beach. This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from National Maritime Museum Cornwall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Discovery Quay.

Inn in Penryn · 8.81 mi from centre
8.8
104 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Penryn, The Thirsty Scholar is within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Performance Centre. This inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Enys Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Hotel in Camborne · 8.16 mi from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Camborne in Camborne, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tehidy Country Park. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Carbis Bay Beach and 11 mi (17.7 km) from St Ives Harbour.

Bed & breakfast in Helston · 8.91 mi from centre
9.4
224 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Gallen-treath Guest House in Helston, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthallow Beach. This bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.6 km) from South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Leggan Cove Beach.

Hotel in The Lizard, Helston · 9.69 mi from centre
9.4
97 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Top House Inn in Helston, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 11 minutes by foot from Housel Bay Beach. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pentreath Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lizard Lighthouse and Heritage Centre.

Hotel in Redruth · 9.19 mi from centre
8.8
794 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Penventon Park Hotel in Redruth, you'll be 13 mi (20.9 km) from Trebah Gardens and 14.9 mi (24 km) from St Ives Harbour. This spa hotel is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 25.2 mi (40.5 km) from Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Bed & breakfast in Carbis Bay, St Ives · 10.52 mi from centre
9.4
324 reviews
When you stay at Green Apple Bed and Breakfast in St Ives, you'll be near the beach, a 4-minute drive from St Ives Harbour and 5 minutes from Carbis Bay Beach. This bed & breakfast is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from West Cornwall Golf Club.