Godolphin
Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RE
Enjoy free entry into Godolphin for the duration of the Heritage Open Days Festival, from the 6-15 September. As this festival coincides with our monthly House Experience week, you will be able to explore Godolphin House for free from 7-12 September.
Discover the rich and vibrant history of this ancient site, learn more about those who lived and worked here, and explore the tranquillity of the gardens which are thought to be some of the oldest in Europe.
The tea-room serves hot and cold drinks, light savoury snacks and a range of cakes, plus sweet and savoury gluten-free options. There's also a second-hand bookshop.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 1000-1700
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1700
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1000-1700
- Monday 09 September:
- 1000-1700
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1000-1700
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 1000-1700
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1000-1700
- Friday 13 September:
- 1000-1700
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1700
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1000-1700
Location & directions
Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RE
- Directions:
- 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 signs. From West, B3280 through Goldsithney, turn right at Townshend. Please follow signs for the car park. 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
- Contact on day:
- Godolphin
- Telephone number:
- +441736763194
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Uneven terrain with some steep slopes and steps. Accessible parking and drop-off point available. Accessible information: - There are 5 accessible parking bays is available approximately 15m from the Welcome Hut. - An electric all-terrain mobility Tramper is available, as is an all-terrain manual wheelchair. Booking in advance is essential. Please email: [email protected] to book. - Due to cobbled and uneven surfaces, visitors using manual wheelchairs will need the assistance of a strong companion. - Accessible toilets are available in the tea-room. - The upstairs of Godolphin House is only accessed via stairs. - Also BSL tours on tablet, easy-read guide, large print guide and visual story available. Dogs on leads are welcome throughout the garden, the bookshop and the Piggery tea-room. Assistance dogs only in Godolphin House.
