True Foxes are an up-and-coming, BBC Introducing South West, female duo from West Cornwall. Comprising of cousins Amie Parsons (lead vocals/ guitar) and Chloe Payne (vocal harmonies/bass), they blend pop-folk songwriting, soft rock country and atmospheric harmonies, to create hauntingly beautiful and catchy melodies. Read more
Join us for an evening with Davey and Dyer - two of the leading proponents of Cornish traditional Celtic music and members of internationally acclaimed Cornish band Dalla. Read more
An amazing songwriter with an extraordinarily soulful voice, Cornishman Joe Francis has released two critically acclaimed albums and shared stages with many international artists such as Seal, Paolo Nutini, Seth Lakeman, Richard Thompson, Cara Dillon, Rosanne Cash, LeAnn Rimes, The Waterboys and more. Read more
Join us for a night of music with The Stowes Duo, featuring front man Kevin Brinn on vocals and bouzouki, and the newest member of the Padstow quartet, Jamie Wakeham on banjo. Read more
Jenny Beavan and Stuart Thorn have pursued many artistic connections linked to the china clay industry over the last 25 years. Clayworks is a festive celebration of some of their achievements. On display at Wheal Martyn from 17 April until 10 July 2023. Read more
Get creative and explore nature this half term. with our scavenger hunt and hands on clay modelling, or paint a bird house for your own garden. Read more
This performance teams up Cornish folk star Will Keating alongside world renowned banjo player John Dowling. Read more
Our regular Memory Cafe offers a place to chat over a cuppa and take part in creative activities. Read more
The Lemonaires are a male voice acapella group based in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. They sing of their homeland, fishing, farming and mining with the passion you would expect from proud Celtic men. Read more
2023 marks the bicentennial of the death of Charles Rashleigh who built Charlestown in the late 18th century. Although initially built to ship tin and copper, Charlestown became one of the major clay ports in Cornwall. Learn more about the life of Rashleigh and his legacy in Charlestown. Read more
24, 25, 26, 27, 31 July. This summer discover a wealth of treasures at Wheal Martyn and on your summer holidays! Create fantastic things out of clay or paint and decorate your own treasure chest. Read more
There are many wonderful things to experience at Wheal Martyn! Sights, sounds, smells and history…Follow the trail and discover the clues to piece together your very own summer treasure… Read more