We are proudly celebrating our local landscape, environment and people through ‘Our Proud Roots’, a new project funded by Feast and Cornwall Community Foundation. Read more
A new summer exhibition, #CelebrateClayCountry, will be launched at Wheal Martyn Clay Works this August, celebrating the unique and interesting industrial landscapes of mid Cornwall. Read more
Since reopening on the 5 July, we have enjoyed welcoming back lots of familiar faces as well as some new visitors. Read more
We have received £49,800 in National Lottery support to help address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on heritage. Read more
Wheal Martyn is now open to visitors, in line with recent government announcements on the easing of coronavirus restrictions. Read more
We will be joining the national buzz to celebrate British Science Week with a family event exploring ‘The Science of the Pasty’. Read more
We are delighted to present an exhibition of new work by contemporary artist Kurt Jackson, influenced by his artist residency at a working china clay works in Cornwall. Read more
Braille pocket watch nominated for 'Object of the Year Award' Read more
Seven contemporary artists showcase artistic reactions to the clay landscape Read more
Celebrate 200 years of mining at Wheal Martyn with free return visits all year Read more
Wheal Martyn lights up to celebrate china clay mining heritage Read more
Our community get creative with lanterns and decorations during half term Read more
You can now support Wheal Martyn at no cost while doing your online shopping! Read more
Three schools perform socgs created with Wheal Martyn at St. Austell Whitegold Festival Read more
31 learners from St. Austell Home Education Group awarded CREST Star Award Read more
Artist, Carol Weir takes up residence at the “Wheal of Time” Read more
Roche School wins Gorsedh Kernow Young People’s Award with Wheal Martyn Project Read more
Our China Clay History Society volunteers awarded Queens Award for Voluntary Service Read more
Wheal Martyn wins the Innovation Award in 2019 Read more
Wheal Martyn host Spring Planting workshop led by Perennial Harvest. Read more
Our Citizen Curators are delighted to present their exhibition ‘Engineering the Earth’. Read more
British Sign Language (BSL) tours available to help Deaf visitors gain more from their visit Read more
Celebrating 100 years since the formation of the company English China Clays Ltd. Read more
HRH Countess of Wessex visits Wheal Martyn Clay Works on Thursday 7 February 2019 Read more