Garras
in Cornwall of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.072 and -5.212 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 4' 19" and W -5° 12' 43"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:43 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 8:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Garras

Garras in Cornwall (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 243 mi (or 391 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Garras is now 08:43 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Garras, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Land's End Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 14 mi (or 23 km). away. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wendron, Landewednack, Redruth, Perranarworthal and Falmouth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Black Swan

Address
1,7 mi
Gweek
TR12 6TU Helston
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Budock Vean

Address
4,3 mi
Helford Passage, Mannan Smith
TR11 5LG Falmouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Polurrian Bay Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
Polurrian Road
TR12 7EN Mullion,Helston
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Helston

Address
2,8 mi
CLODGEY LANE
TR13 8WE HELSTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ANGEL HOTEL

Address
3,4 mi
16 COINAGEHALL STREET HELSTON
TR13 8EB CORNWALL
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Vulcan bomber at Culdrose Air Show 2010, Helston, Cornwall

Published: January 18, 2011
Length: 33:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Into Cornwall

For http://www.intocornwall.com - Flight of the Vulcan, delta wing bomber at Culdrose Air Day, Helston, Cornwall 2010.


Concorde at the Flambards Experience, Helston, Cornwall, 16/08/2012

Published: September 03, 2012
Length: 05:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sniff001

This is a video of the part of a Concorde on show which you can walk through, at the Flambards Experience in Helston, Cornwall. This was the front section of the plane including seats and items...


Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard: District 1290 Overseas Project Team 2

Published: August 29, 2011
Length: 31:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: eddysearch

Rotary District 1290's Overseas Project Team (OPT) is now preparing for its 49th project -- the delivery of 3 x fire appliances and much needed medical equipment to The Balkans. Leaving Cornwall...


Kelpie of Falmouth Trailer to Part 1- Classic Yacht TV

Published: January 20, 2014
Length: 28:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ClassicYachtTV

Charlie Wroe, Captain of the Herreshoff schooner Mariette recently embarked on a mission to find "a suitable tender" for the big boat. Whether that was to be a vessel ready to sail or a restoration...


Gweek village in Cornwall June 2012

Published: June 16, 2012
Length: 51:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: myozone

Gweek is a small village in Cornwall. It is situated approximately three miles (5 km) east of Helston. Gweek is at the head of navigation of the Helford River. It has been a port since Roman...


Mawgan in Meneage SOLD - SIMILAR REQUIRED

Published: May 11, 2012
Length: 30:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PDQProperty

Enjoying a wonderful, secluded and tranquil location within an area of outstanding natural beauty, this historic property is reputed to date back to the Domesday book and nestles within its...


Amelie Rose Launch

Published: June 01, 2009
Length: 16:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Beck

The Launch of Scillonian Pilot Cutter Amelie Rose, built by Gweek based boat builder Luke Powell of Working Sail. Amelie Rose is available for charter holidays, day sails and corporate events...


Amelie Rose Blessing

Published: June 01, 2009
Length: 04:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Beck

Blessing of Scillonian Pilot Cutter Amelie Rose, at her launch. Built by Gweek based boat builder Luke Powell of Working Sail, Amelie Rose is available for charter holidays, day sails and corporate...


Gweek - £299,950

Published: January 25, 2013
Length: 18:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PDQProperty

http://www.pdq-estates.co.uk Located in a tucked away position within this much sought after creekside village this property offers fantastic, spacious three bedroom accommodation. Having...


The Flambards Experience - Theme Park Promo

Published: February 18, 2011
Length: 00:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Emlyn Glanmôr-Harris

Dead Interesting Productions - Promotional film for Flambards Theme Park, Helston Cornwall. 'The Best Day of the Week!'


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station

Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is a large telecommunications site located on Goonhilly Downs near Helston on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, England, UK. Owned by BT Group plc, it was at one time the largest satellite earth station in the world, with more than 25 communications dishes in use and over 60 in total. The site also links into undersea cable lines.

Located at 50.0481, -5.18194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
British Telecom buildings and structures, Buildings and structures in Cornwall, Earth stations in England, Media in Cornwall

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Gweek Seal Sanctuary (or Cornish Seal Sanctuary) is owned by Merlin Entertainments and is a sanctuary for injured seal pups. It is situated on the banks of the Helford River in Cornwall, England, UK and there is a road along the creek from the centre of Gweek village to the sanctuary's large car park.

Located at 50.092, -5.20263 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sea Life Centres, Visitor attractions in Cornwall, Animal sanctuaries, Seal sanctuaries, Aquaria in England

Mawgan-in-Meneage

Mawgan-in-Meneage is a civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated in the Meneage district of The Lizard peninsula south of Helston in the former administrative district of Kerrier. The parish church is dedicated to St Mauganus, a Welshman and he is also honoured at Mawgan in Pydar and in Wales and Brittany. The church is a fine building of the 14th century which was enlarged in the 15th by the addition of the south aisle and the tower.

Located at 50.08, -5.206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall, Civil parishes in Cornwall, Places in Cornwall listed in the Domesday Book

Halliggye Fogou

Halliggye Fogou is one of many fogous in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The site is under the guardianship of English Heritage, and managed by The Trelowarren Estate. Although entry to the fogou is free (2011), there is a charge to enter the rest of the Trelowarren Estate.

Located at 50.0709, -5.19615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Cornwall, English Heritage sites in Cornwall, Iron Age sites in Cornwall, Prehistoric sites in Cornwall, Military history of Cornwall

Bonython Manor

Bonython Manor near Cury, Cornwall, in the United Kingdom is an estate garden on the Lizard peninsula. Since 1999 the owners have been Mr & Mrs Richard Nathan

Located at 50.0333, -5.21667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gardens in Cornwall, Country houses in Cornwall

Meneage

The Meneage /mɨˈneɪɡ/ (Cornish: Menaghek or Manahek) is a district in west Cornwall, United Kingdom. The nearest large towns are Falmouth and Penryn. The meaning of the name Meneage is "Monkish (land)" and the probability is that in the post-Roman period the land was in the possession of a confederacy of small Celtic monasteries. These may have been founded by missionaries from Brittany. "The north-eastern half of the Lizard peninsula ...

Located at 50.0761, -5.17456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Cornwall, Monasteries in Cornwall

Merthen Manor

Merthen Manor (Cornish: Merdhin, meaning sea fort) is a 16th century manor house in west Cornwall, England, UK. For the majority of its usage it has been in the ownership of the prominent Cornish family, the Vyvyan family. The house is set in over 100 acres of woodland which, along with the shoreline of the Helford River, is designated as Merthen Woods Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Located at 50.0937, -5.1791 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cornwall, Grade II* listed buildings in Cornwall, Grade II* listed houses, Houses completed in 1575, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cornwall, Nature Conservation Review sites

Rock Cottage

Rock Cottage is 16th-century cottage, situated on Mawgan Creek, a tributary of the Helford River, in Cornwall, England. The cottage was discovered by the current owner's parents in 1954, purchased from the Trelowarren Estate. The property was condemned as unfit for habitation, and as it was Grade II Listed for being "the only recorded example of a traditional Cornish Cottage built on a projecting rock foundation", work was unable to be carried out.

Located at 50.0821, -5.19447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses in Cornwall

capture of the webcam Mullion: Poldhu Cove, Cornwall viewed from Trewoon

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