Name: Godolphin
Rating: 5.0

Godolphin

Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall TR13 9RE, UK

1-99 Years

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Discover Godolphin, rich in archaeology and wildlife. Travel back in time as you wander around the 16th-century garden, one of the most important historic gardens in Europe. Disappear into the tranquil and mysterious woodland, where the years of mining have left an unnatural, undulating landscape.

Explore the wider estate, boasting Leeds engine house and stack, the remains of the Godolphin family mine. Don’t forget to visit Godolphin Hill on the south-westerly reaches of the estate. Here you can breathe in some of the best views in Cornwall looking out over St Ives Bay to the north and the famous St Michael’s Mount to the south.

Price starts from £14.30 for Adults(18 years and over), £7.20 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £21.50 for Family(1 adult & 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Godolphin Garden: One of Cornwall’s most important medieval gardens on the national Register of Parks and Gardens as Grade II*-listed.
Estate: More than 500 acres of countryside, including sheltered woods, river banks and Godolphin hill, all set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Godolphin House: Grade I-listed house begun in the late 1400s with later additions. Family wealth hit by recession in the 19th century, resulting in the ghost of a great house you see today. Open to the public for the first week of every month, from the first Saturday to Thursday (except January).
Farm buildings: Grade II-listed farm buildings demonstrating the change at Godolphin from a great house to a tenanted farm.
Mary's Wood: Mary's Wood incorporates barefoot trail, mud pie kitchen and circular stroll through this recently planted woodland area.
Piggery tea-room: Tea-room housed inside the Piggery with original slate stalls. Serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches. Last orders are 30 minutes before closing time. No hot food offer available.
Things to do in the garden at Godolphin: Visit the garden at Godolphin and discover how the original 16th-century layout is still visible today. Uncover the hidden parts of the garden and learn how the garden is planted and maintained without chemicals to help wildlife to thrive. Godolphin's garden also provides a special home to insects, such as the native Cornish black bee.
Family-friendly things to do at Godolphin: From getting mucky in the mud-pie kitchen to getting creative with arts and crafts in the Cider House, there is plenty going on for all to get involved with and make memories at Godolphin. Find out what's on offer and plan your next visit.
Exploring the estate at Godolphin: There's lots to discover around the mighty 550 acre Godolphin estate. Butterflies thrive here thanks to conservation land management and a little help from a herd of Ruby Red cows. The estate also has plenty of historical sites to uncover, including Tudor mines and Bronze Age features. There are also walks with far reaching views out to rugged Cornish coast.

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Parking: National Trust members park free, please scan your membership card for a ticket from the machine. Up to 1 hour parking is £1.50 per vehicle, up to 2 hours parking is £2.50 per vehicle, and all day parking charge is £5 per vehicle. We have three small carparks, and 5 accessible car parking spaces. Please note: we do not have designated coach parking and large coaches struggle to navigate the drive to the carparks, please email us to arrange coach parking, drop off and pick up.
Food & Drinks: The Piggery tea-room offers a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches. There are children's and vegan options available. No hot food offer available. Last orders in the tea-room are 30 minutes before closing time.
Toilet: Toilets available in the Piggery and listed loos near the orchard. Accessible toilet available in the Piggery.
Dogs allowed: Dogs (on short leads) are welcome everywhere within Godolphin’s garden and outbuildings, including the tea-room. Assistance dogs only inside the house and King's Room. Dogs must also be kept on a lead on the farmland of Godolphin estate, including Godolphin Hill, due to livestock grazing. Dogs under close control are also welcome on the wider estate.

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Price Details

Adult (18+): £14.30 with Gift Aid & £13.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £7.20 with Gift Aid & £6.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £35.80 with Gift Aid & £32.50 without Gift Aid.
1 adult + 3 children: £21.50 with Gift Aid & £19.50 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/godolphin#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: Closed
Estate: Dawn - Dusk
Garden: 10:00 - 16:00
Tea-room: 10:00 - 16:00
Outbuildings: 10:00 - 16:00

Address: Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall TR13 9RE, UK

Post Code: TR13 9RE

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

By road: Please note that many SatNavs do not accurately locate Godolphin. We recommend using What3Words (///quit.warms.casually) and following signs to Godolphin. From Helston take A394 to Sithney Common, turn right onto B3302 to Leedstown, turn left, follow signs. From Hayle B3302 to Leedstown, turn right, follow brown signs. From West, B3280 through Goldsithney, turn right at Townshend. Please follow brown signs for the car park.
By train: Hayle 5 miles, Camborne 9 miles, Penzance 9.6 miles.
By bus: Bus No 39 Helston to Camborne via Sithney, Townshend and Leedstown, Bus No 39A Penzance to Camborne via Leedstown, then Bus No 39 from Townshend.
Cycling: We kindly request that cycles and scooters are parked in our cycle parking, which is outside the Welcome Hut.
Parking: National Trust members park free, please scan your membership card for a ticket from the machine. Up to 1 hour parking is £1.50 per vehicle, up to 2 hours parking is £2.50 per vehicle, and all day parking charge is £5 per vehicle. We have three small carparks, and 5 accessible car parking spaces. Please note: we do not have designated coach parking and large coaches struggle to navigate the drive to the carparks, please email us to arrange coach parking, drop off and pick up.