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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, Family

Clay Play and Nature at Half Term

Mon 29th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £1 — £1

categories Live Music

Will Keating and John Dowling

Thu 8th Jun, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £0 — £5

categories Active, Community, Family, Outdoor

Spring nature spotter trail

Mon 20th Mar, 2023 — Tue 20th Jun, 2023

Wheal Martyn, St Austell

categories Live Music

The Lemonaires

Thu 6th Jul, 2023

Wheal Martyn

  £0 — £5

categories Art

CLAYWORKS Exhibition

Mon 17th Apr, 2023 — Mon 10th Jul, 2023

Wheal Martyn

categories Art, Community

Memory Cafe

Mon 22nd May, 2023 — Mon 24th Jul, 2023

Wheal Martyn

categories Active, Family, Outdoor

Earth Treasures Trail

Fri 28th Jul, 2023 — Sun 30th Jul, 2023

Wheal Martyn

categories Active, Family, Outdoor

Earth Treasures Trail

Mon 24th Jul, 2023 — Mon 31st Jul, 2023

Wheal Martyn

categories Cornish & Heritage

Charles Rashleigh, Charlestown and China Clay (Exhibition)

Fri 21st Jul, 2023 — Thu 12th Oct, 2023

Wheal Martyn