Lizard

By plane

FlyBe, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Scilly Skybus all operate flights to Newquay.

By bus

National Express buses go to Truro, Camborne, Falmouth and Redruth. Local buses by Kernow down the Lizard peninsula from Helston, calling at most attractions en-route.

By train

There are train stations in Truro and Redruth with direct connection to London and West England, and there is a branch line to Falmouth Docks. However, none are terribly convenient for the Lizard itself. You'll need to get a bus from Falmouth to Helston, then change to another bus to get to the Lizard.

• Lizard PointBritain's most southerly point - a bleak and dramatic place. But whilst you will have to pay a fee to go to Lands End, Lizard Point is actually further south and you can park and look straight out over the sea.

• Goonhilly Earth StationOne of the worlds greatest satellite communication centres, located at Goonhilly downs. The site is closed until further notice, but has received funds to be redeveloped into a new attraction.

• National Seal Sanctuary

  phone: +44 1326 221361
  address: Gweek, near Helston, TR12 6UG
  Essentially a few pools containing seals, although the cute baby ones on the promotional leaflet are only likely to be present during the baby season; but the older and more infirm seals who can't be released back into the wild are there all year round.

• The Trebah Garden

  phone: +44 1326 252200
  address: Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, TR11 5JZ
  Has subtropical plants with year round color. Admission is around £2.60 to £5.80 depending on time of year, special fares apply to children, students and seniors.

• Kynance CoveCliff walks, wild flowers, beach and geological features

• The Lizard Pasty Shop

  phone: +44 1326 290889
  address: Sunny Corner, Beacon Terrace, The Lizard, TR12 7PB

• Franchis Holidays

  phone: +44 1326 240301
  address: Cury Cross Lanes, Mullion, Cornwall, TR12 7AZ
  Campsite and self-catering accommodation. Located between Mullion, Helston and The Lizard

• Close to the Lizard, there is Land's End, Britains most southwesterly point.