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Wheal Martyn

Wheal Martyn, Saint Austell, United Kingdom

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Wheal Martyn

Set in 26 acres of grounds and based around two former Victorian china clay works, Wheal Martyn tells the story of Cornwall’s billion-pound china clay industry.

Interpretation panels feature throughout the museum, which illustrate how Cornwall’s Clay Country shaped the lives, economy and local landscape. Visitors can learn how the region’s largest mining industry formed the lives of those who lived and worked in this area over a period of 250 years.

Situated near to St Austell, and with a unique backdrop historically known as the ‘White Pyramids’, Wheal Martyn features the UK’s only china clay mining museum. Visitors can get under the skin of Cornwall’s mining heritage at the on-site exhibition and museum, which brings the story to life through a vast collection of artefacts and archives, as well as historic objects, machinery and photographs.

A fascinating family-friendly venue, children can enjoy exploring the museum and its grounds, and there’s plenty to capture their imaginations, including a large waterwheel, outdoor play area and vintage trucks. There are also lots of trails and walks to experience, and keen birdwatchers can spot the various species of birds that exist in these spectacular grounds.

The on-site cafe serves up homemade and locally sourced fresh food, and features a children’s menu which includes a selection of small meals which they can tuck into before burning off some energy in the children’s area.

Take a trip to this one-off attraction and immerse yourself in a story which has completely transformed the local area. For more information, visit http://www.wheal-martyn.com/.

categories Community, Workshops

‘An evening splash of colour’ Family Pottery Painting workshops

Thu 30th Nov, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3.50 — £15

categories Christmas, Community, Workshops

Wreath-making workshop

Fri 1st Dec, 2023 — Sat 2nd Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £25 — £25

categories Christmas, Community

Lantern Trail

Sat 2nd Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3 — £5

categories Community, Cornish & Heritage, Workshops

Lowender Gans Kernewek

Mon 4th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £0 — £0

categories Community, Workshops

Creative Ceramic Painting Workshops

Fri 8th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £12 — £12

categories Community, Family, Workshops

Baby hand and foot prints ceramic gifts and keepsakes

Fri 8th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3.50 — £10

categories Community, Workshops

Doggie paw printing ceramic gifts and keepsakes

Sat 9th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3.50 — £10

categories Community, Workshops

A splash of colour’ Family Pottery Painting workshops

Sat 9th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3.50 — £15

categories Community, Workshops

Doggie paw printing ceramic gifts and keepsakes

Sun 10th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3.50 — £10

categories Christmas, Family

Festive Fun Day and Father Christmas

Sun 10th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3 — £5

categories Community

Memory Café

Mon 11th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £0 — £0

categories Community, Workshops

‘An evening splash of colour’ Family Pottery Painting workshops

Thu 14th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3.50 — £15

categories Community, Workshops

Creative Ceramic Painting Workshops

Fri 15th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £12 — £12

categories Community, Family, Workshops

Baby hand and foot prints ceramic gifts and keepsakes

Fri 15th Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £3.50 — £10

categories Cornish & Heritage

Charles Rashleigh, Charlestown and China Clay (Exhibition)

Fri 22nd Sep, 2023 — Sat 23rd Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

categories Christmas, Family

Reindeer Trail

Fri 24th Nov, 2023 — Sat 23rd Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £0 — £0

categories Christmas, Community

Community Christmas Trees

Fri 24th Nov, 2023 — Sat 23rd Dec, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £0 — £0