Wheal Martyn Clay Works, Cornwall

Exhibition: ‘Our Fading Heritage’

'Our Fading Heritage' exhibition is an exciting collaboration of mixed media works by contemporary artists Jemma Gunning and Andy Faulkner, focusing on abandoned historic buildings and quarry sites and how they have shaped our landscape. On display until 21 April 2024. Read more
Get your Cornwall Residents Pass

A discounted pass is available for Cornwall Residents. Get unlimited entry to Wheal Martyn for 12 months at a discounted annual admission rate. Available to buy until 31 March 2024. Read more
Charles Rashleigh, Charlestown and China Clay

2023 marks the bicentenary of the death of Charles Rashleigh, who built Charlestown in the late 18th century. Although initially created to ship copper ore, Charlestown quickly became one of the major clay ports in Cornwall. Learn more about Charles Rashleigh's remarkable life and legacy in this new exhibition. On display until 23 December. Read more
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DISCOVER CORNWALL'S SECRET
at the UK's only china clay mining museum

Get your Cornwall Residents Pass

A discounted pass is available for Cornwall Residents. Get unlimited entry to Wheal Martyn for 12 months at a discounted annual admission rate. Available to buy until 31 March 2024.

Donate

Please consider making a donation to Wheal Martyn. Your donation will go where it is most needed; for example, preserving our collections or the Victorian clay works, providing educational opportunities or developing community activities such as our Memory Cafe.

Experiences

Step behind the scenes of our china clay museum to join the team before we open to the public!

2023 is a great time to discover Wheal Martyn

26	Acres to Explore, Discover and Enjoy!
203	Years of mining at Wheal Martyn and new facilities and exhibitions launched
12	Months admission with your ticket

Latest news

Remarkable ‘riches to rags’ story inspires new exhibition

Discover the fascinating history behind the man that transformed Charlestown, his importance to the china clay industry and the scandal that befell him at a new exhibition at Wheal Martyn Clay Works. Read more
Wheal Martyn volunteer becomes a Cornish bard

Our volunteer, Di, has been recognised for her Cornish language skills by being made a Cornish bard! Read more
A Model Student!

Our welcome desk is looking smart with our latest addition… a new model to explain the journey of clay from pit to pan kiln! Read more

2023 is a great time to discover Wheal Martyn

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