Godolphin

Enjoy free entry into Godolphin for the duration of the Heritage Open Days Festival, from the 12-21 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.

Discover more about how the Cider House was transformed into a pottery studio during the 20th century, and how Peter Schofield and Mike Dodd ran a small business from this site. See our collection of pottery in our pop-up exhibition and hear stories of how this art transformed Godolphin from an agricultural output.

The Piggery tea-room will be open for the duration of Heritage Open Days, serving 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 12 September:

1000-1700

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1700

Sunday 14 September:

1000-1700

Monday 15 September:

1000-1700

Tuesday 16 September:

1000-1700

Wednesday 17 September:

1000-1700

Thursday 18 September:

1000-1700

Friday 19 September:

1000-1700

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1700

Sunday 21 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 50m 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.

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