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NEW: Nordic Walking at Wheal Martyn

Welcome to...  

Wheal Martyn

The UK's only China Clay Museum plus so much more...

  • 26 acre Country Park with woodland walks
  • Tools and machinery that will enthral all ages
  • Interactive displays bring the story to life
  • Cornwall's largest working waterwheel
  • A chance to see modern mining in action at pit view!
  • Children's challenge trail and play area
  • Great access to the Clay Trails cycle route
  • Dogs welcome throughout the site.

What our visitors thought:

  • "A misty atmospheric journey through past times, excellent” - Rogers Family, Swansea
  • "How could you live in Cornwall and not come here? Delighted we did” - Corney Family, St Austell.
  • "A great experience, one of the best industrial musuems I've ever been to, so much to do for the kids and adults alike" - Karen Small, Bristol.

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