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Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station
  Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station
Helston
TR12 6LQ
Cornwall
England
'Arthur,' one of the world's first satellite dishes, erected at Goonhilly in 1962. Courtesy of BT Heritage.
Collection details
Science and Technology
Contact details
General information (Tel) : 0800 679593
E-mail : goonhilly.visitorscentre@bt.com
Website : www.goonhilly.bt.com
Admission charges
Adults £6.00
Child 5-16yrs £4.00
Child 4yrs and under FREE
Senior Citizen £4.50
Student over 16yrs £4.50
Family Ticket 1
Includes: 1 Adult + 2 Children £12.00
Family Ticket 2
Includes: 2 Adult + 2 Children £17.00
Description
Set in the dramatic landscape of the Lizard Peninsula the giant dishes of Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station rise up from the heathland. Through the Visitor Centre and guided bus tour, explore the history of communication at the largest and oldest satellite station in the World.

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