Guidebook for Helston and Porthleven.
Food Scene
Nauti But Ice
Commercial RdLovely view of the harbour, great ice cream, cake and coffee.
An informal stop , with beautiful public footpaths around it. The baking is divine and drinks and cakes/savouries are a reasonable price. Hosts are just delightful and there are donkeys , sheep and chickens there right now ( May 2021)
The Crate
An informal stop , with beautiful public footpaths around it. The baking is divine and drinks and cakes/savouries are a reasonable price. Hosts are just delightful and there are donkeys , sheep and chickens there right now ( May 2021)
Philps Bakery
1 E QuayReasonably priced bakery with delicious pasties, cakes and salads.
Boo Koos
32 Meneage StEverything Else
Wheal Dream
B3297Beautiful location, walking distance ( about 40 minutes)
A spectacular walk through the grounds of Penrose House, a National Trust jewel......7 miles of bridleway through woods, around Loe Pool, across beach. Much of it very accessible to all.
28 locals recommend
National Trust - Penrose
Penrose RoadA spectacular walk through the grounds of Penrose House, a National Trust jewel......7 miles of bridleway through woods, around Loe Pool, across beach. Much of it very accessible to all.
Drinks & Nightlife
Real ales, quaint pub / restaurant, stunning views, good food , very friendly staff.
68 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
Mount Pleasant RoadReal ales, quaint pub / restaurant, stunning views, good food , very friendly staff.
They have a microbrewery , brewing “Spingo” on the premises. Very traditional, unspoilt pub - sometimes hosts bands .
Coinagehall street , Helston.
The Blue Anchor Inn
They have a microbrewery , brewing “Spingo” on the premises. Very traditional, unspoilt pub - sometimes hosts bands .
Coinagehall street , Helston.
Sightseeing
Stunning beach and cliffs with coastal footpath to explore the area. Limited amenities so not over - populated .
Large National Trust car park there.
37 locals recommend
Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach
Stunning beach and cliffs with coastal footpath to explore the area. Limited amenities so not over - populated .
Large National Trust car park there.
Beautiful area of the SW Coastal path route. Stunning views , beautiful walks, some facilities, The Lizard village also has parking in addition to the National Trust car park. The village has 2 or 3 shops and 2 pubs ( at May 2021)
113 locals recommend
National Trust - Lizard Point
Beautiful area of the SW Coastal path route. Stunning views , beautiful walks, some facilities, The Lizard village also has parking in addition to the National Trust car park. The village has 2 or 3 shops and 2 pubs ( at May 2021)
Arts & Culture
So much bigger than it appears, with so many artefacts. Really interesting.
26 locals recommend
Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
Market PlaceSo much bigger than it appears, with so many artefacts. Really interesting.
delicious and a little unusual food served. Cosy and casual dining room.
16 locals recommend
CAST Café
3 Penrose Rddelicious and a little unusual food served. Cosy and casual dining room.