Museums · South West England
Helston Museum
In or near Boderwennack.
Helston Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Helston Museum is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Helston Museum showcases the local history and cultural heritage of Helston, Cornwall. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including artifacts related to the area's past and notable figures, such as the witch Thomasin Blight, who is buried nearby.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Helston Museum is located in South-West England. The museum features local history and heritage exhibits, showcasing the cultural significance of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1013, -5.2744
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Helston
- Postcode
- TR13 8SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/354524950 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helston Museum?
- Helston Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR13 8SX), in the parish of Helston.
- What is Helston Museum?
- Helston Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Helston Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Boderwennack. Drivers can use postcode TR13 8SX.
- Is Helston Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Helston Museum is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Helston Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Helston Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Helston Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR13 8SX.