Godolphin

Wandering along Godolphin’s garden paths you can experience an environment that’s rich in history as well as nature.

Step inside Godolphin House and discover a story of riches to rags - of wealth and power made from mining to the hardships and daily toil of a working tenant farm.

All you need to know about visiting Godolphin with your canine companion.

The estate at Godolphin boasts a number of habitats including wild woodlands and the peaceful banks of the River Hayle.

A beautiful, short riverside walk, with two wooden troll bridges. It's an ideal place for wild flowers and a great spot for picnics in the summer months.

A gentle ramble up to the top of Godolphin Hill which boasts one of the best views over West Cornwall. On a clear day you can see St Michael's Mount and St Ives bay.

During the 134 years of ownership by the Dukes of Leeds, they only visited Godolphin, on record, twice. One such occasion was the 28th May 1909. Find out why this visit was so special.

Due to a fire in the 17th century we know little about the detailed history of the estate. However, archaeological findings give insight into how the area has been used in the past 2,000 years.

Several of the Trust's properties in West Cornwall are within a World Heritage Site, but what does this mean, and why does the area deserve this status?

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