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Helford, Cornwall

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Helford (Cornish: Heyl, meaning estuary) is a village in the civil parish of Manaccan. It is on the south bank of the Helford River in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, approximately five mile

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Helford (Cornish: Heyl, meaning estuary) is a village in the civil parish of Manaccan. It is on the south bank of the Helford River in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, approximately five miles (8 km) south-southwest of Falmouth and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The village was rated as among the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" by Condé Nast Traveler in 2020. The village has a pub, a village shop, and a sailing club. A pedestrian ferry operates daily from Easter to October between Helford and Helford Passage.

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From the Wikipedia article

Helford (Cornish: Heyl, meaning estuary) is a village in the civil parish of Manaccan. It is on the south bank of the Helford River in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, approximately five miles (8 km) south-southwest of Falmouth and lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The village was rated as among the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" by Condé Nast Traveler in 2020. The village has a pub, a village shop, and a sailing club. A pedestrian ferry operates daily from Easter to October between Helford and Helford Passage.

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Coordinates
50.0910, -5.1370
District
Cornwall
Parish
Manaccan
Postcode
TR12 6JU
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Helford, Cornwall?
Helford, Cornwall is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 6JU), in the parish of Manaccan.
Is Helford, Cornwall free to visit?
Yes, Helford, Cornwall is free to enter.
How do I get to Helford, Cornwall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 6JU. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.