Mining
East Pool Mine, Pool, nr Redruth
nationaltrust.org.uk/east-pool-mine/
tel. 01209 315027Map for TR15 3NP
Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen
www.geevor.com
tel. 01736 788662Map for TR19 7EW
Heartlands, Pool, Redruth
www.heartlandscornwall.com/ Heartlands is a new FREE visitor attraction and World Heritage Site Gateway in Cornwall. Nestled just off the A30 in Pool, near Redruth in the former mining heart of Cornwall, there are 19 acres of eclectic fun to explore. State-of-the-art exhibitions, climb-on sculptures, gardens of epic diversity, a giant adventure playscape for kids, art and craft studios and a funky café in the old carpenter s workshop. With swathes of green outdoor space for warm, sunny days and ever-curious indoor space when it s wet, Heartlands is all-year round, all-weather entertainment for anyone and everyone. Go see, go play, go wow.
tel. 01209 722320Map for TR15 3QY
King Edward Mine, Troon, Camborne
www.kingedwardmine.co.uk King Edward Mine Museum has won several awards because of its authenticity. One of our experts will be your guide and show you how the tin was processed using the original historic equipment. The mill is in still in working order so it is easy to imagine working here in Edwardian times.The museum and the mill are under cover making this a great attraction for a wet day.
tel. 01209 614681Map for TR14 9DP
Poldark Mine, nr Helston
www.poldark-mine.co.uk
tel. 01326 573173Map for TR13 0ES
The Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre, Lizard
www.trinityhouse.co.uk/ Visitors can enjoy our hands on interactive heritage centre. Where kids can power up and sound a foghorn, build a big foam lighthouse,track ships as they pass by. Listen to keepers stories.Learn about life on lighthouses. Also they can climb to the top of our 250 year old working lighthouse. See it in action. Discover its sercets. See the breathtaking views.
tel. 01326 290202Map for TR12 7NT
Wheal Martyn, Carthew, St Austell
www.wheal-martyn.com Wheal Martyn is based amongst the preserved remains of a Victorian clay works within 26 acres of woodland and nature trails with plenty of space for the children to let of steam this Easter. From interactive displays and hands on exhibits to a fantastic children s challenge trail there is something for all ages. There is also the opportunity to see monstrous machinery at work with a spectacular view of a modern working clay pit and if you are lucky you may even get to see them blasting in the pit!! There is also a café, lots of free parking and dogs are welcome throughout the site.
tel. 01726 850362Map for PL26 8XG