Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station

#1182 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is a large radiocommunication site located on Goonhilly Downs near Helston on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, England. Owned by Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd under a 999-year lease from BT Group plc, it was at one time the largest satellite earth station in the world, with more than 30 communication antennas and dishes in use. The site also links into undersea cable lines. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°2'53"N, 5°10'59"W

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Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flambards Theme Park, Trebah, Glendurgan Gardens, The Loe.

4.6 miNW
Theme park, Amusement park
Flambards Theme Park
117 min walk • Flambards Theme Park, nestled in the heart of Cornwall, United Kingdom, is a vibrant and dynamic attraction that promises an exhilarating day out for families and thrill-seekers alike. With a diverse array of rides, exhibitions, and entertainment options, Flambards has...
4.8 miNE
Garden, Botanical garden
Trebah, Lizard
123 min walk • Trebah is a 26-acre sub-tropical garden situated in Cornwall, England, UK, near Glendurgan Garden and above the Helford River. Part of the parish of Mawnan, the gardens are set within an area of the same name, which includes the small settlements of Trebah Wartha and Trebah Woolas.
5 miNE
Subtropical garden in 3 valleys by river
Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth
128 min walk • Glendurgan Garden is a National Trust garden situated above the hamlet of Durgan on the Helford River and near Mawnan Smith, in the civil parish of Mawnan, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
The Loe
130 min walk • The Loe, also known as Loe Pool, is the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
2.8 miW
Church
St Corentine's Church, Mullion
71 min walk • St Corentine's Church, Cury is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Cury, Cornwall, England, UK.
3.9 miW
Church, Beach, Outdoor activities
Church of Saint Winwaloe
99 min walk • The Church of Saint Winwaloe is the Grade I listed parish church of Gunwalloe in Cornwall, England.
4.4 miS
Church
St Grada and Holy Cross Church, Lizard
112 min walk • St Grada & Holy Cross Church, Grade is the Church of England parish church of Grade with Ruan, Cornwall. The church is a Grade I listed building, having been added to the listed buildings register on 10 July 1957.
3.2 miN
Locality
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
81 min walk • The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a sanctuary for injured seal pups, and is owned by The SEA LIFE Trust. The centre is on the banks of the Helford River in Cornwall, England, UK, next to the village of Gweek.
4.9 miNE
Bridge
Trenarth Bridge, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
126 min walk • Trenarth Bridge is at the head of the centre head of Port Navas Creek and is between Mawnan Smith and Porth Navas.
1.7 miN
Prehistoric site
Halliggye Fogou
45 min walk • 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, where the fogou is located.
4.5 miSW
Area
Mullion Island, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
114 min walk • Mullion Island is an uninhabited island on the eastern side of Mount's Bay, Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. It is approximately half a mile offshore from Mullion Cove, 1 mile in circumference and the highest point is 118 feet above sea level.