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  • Clayworks Exhibition

    Clayworks Exhibition

    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

  • The Oggymen at Wheal Martyn

    The Oggymen at Wheal Martyn

    Join The Oggymen at Wheal Martyn to hear their acclaimed arrangements of the songs that have been sung in communities of Cornish people past and present. Read more

  • Workshop on Clay Sailing Barge

    Workshop on Clay Sailing Barge

    Make your own Clay Worker on an authentic china clay ship. Read more

  • Community Earth Day

    Community Earth Day

    A community fun day to celebrate Earth Day; with a dance performance by local schools with SpinDrift, nature inspired arts and crafts, activities and stalls from local environmental groups. Read more

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The Beautifully Mundane Exhibition

The Beautifully Mundane Exhibition

A collection of photographs of everyday life in Cornwall, from Michael Redmond, together with words from contributors including Philippa Perry, Richard Coles and Sathnam Sanghera. Read more

Start: 16th January, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 10th April, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 1st December, 2022

Updated: 23rd January, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Spring nature spotter trail

Spring nature spotter trail

As spring officially starts, join us at Wheal Martyn to celebrate the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside springing back into life! Read more

Start: 20th March, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 20th June, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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‘Waste not’ clothes swap shop fundraiser

‘Waste not’ clothes swap shop fundraiser

It’s time to start thinking about the spring wardrobe and what better way to update it at a low cost whilst also helping the planet and local charity too? Read more

Start: 23rd March, 2023 at 6:30pm

End: 23rd March, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe

Our regular Memory Cafe offers a place to chat over a cuppa and take part in creative activities. Read more

Start: 27th March, 2023 at 2:00pm

End: 27th March, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 5th January, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, Carthew, St Austell, PL26 8XG

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Easter fun

Easter fun

Join us at Wheal Martyn this spring for a range of fun hands-on activities that will get you creating, making and painting! Take home a fun memento from your visit and celebrate the spring! Read more

Start: 3rd April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 3rd April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Easter fun

Easter fun

Join us at Wheal Martyn this spring for a range of fun hands-on activities that will get you creating, making and painting! Take home a fun memento from your visit and celebrate the spring! Read more

Start: 4th April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 4th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Easter fun

Easter fun

Join us at Wheal Martyn this spring for a range of fun hands-on activities that will get you creating, making and painting! Take home a fun memento from your visit and celebrate the spring! Read more

Start: 5th April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 5th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Easter fun

Easter fun

Join us at Wheal Martyn this spring for a range of fun hands-on activities that will get you creating, making and painting! Take home a fun memento from your visit and celebrate the spring! Read more

Start: 6th April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 6th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Workshop on Clay Sailing Barge

Workshop on Clay Sailing Barge

Make your own Clay Worker on an authentic china clay ship. Read more

Start: 7th April, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 7th April, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 31st January, 2023

Updated: 21st March, 2023

Author: Sian Powell

Location: Lady Daphne, Charlestown Harbour, PL25 3NJ

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Easter fun

Easter fun

Join us at Wheal Martyn this spring for a range of fun hands-on activities that will get you creating, making and painting! Take home a fun memento from your visit and celebrate the spring! Read more

Start: 10th April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 10th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Easter fun

Easter fun

Join us at Wheal Martyn this spring for a range of fun hands-on activities that will get you creating, making and painting! Take home a fun memento from your visit and celebrate the spring! Read more

Start: 11th April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 11th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Easter fun

Easter fun

Join us at Wheal Martyn this spring for a range of fun hands-on activities that will get you creating, making and painting! Take home a fun memento from your visit and celebrate the spring! Read more

Start: 12th April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 12th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Easter fun

Easter fun

Join us at Wheal Martyn this spring for a range of fun hands-on activities that will get you creating, making and painting! Take home a fun memento from your visit and celebrate the spring! Read more

Start: 13th April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 13th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 3rd March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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‘Off the beaten clay trail’ sponsored walk

‘Off the beaten clay trail’ sponsored walk

Join us to enjoy some off road walking through the clay mining landscape and around the base of the iconic sky tip whilst helping raise money to support Wheal Martyn Trust’s educational and community engagement work. Read more

Start: 16th April, 2023 at 11:30am

End: 16th April, 2023 at 2:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Clayworks Exhibition

Clayworks Exhibition

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

Start: 17th April, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 10th July, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 9th March, 2023

Updated: 16th March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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The Oggymen at Wheal Martyn

The Oggymen at Wheal Martyn

Join The Oggymen at Wheal Martyn to hear their acclaimed arrangements of the songs that have been sung in communities of Cornish people past and present. Read more

Start: 20th April, 2023 at 7:30pm

End: 20th April, 2023 at 12:00am

Published: 23rd February, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Community Earth Day

Community Earth Day

A community fun day to celebrate Earth Day; with a dance performance by local schools with SpinDrift, nature inspired arts and crafts, activities and stalls from local environmental groups. Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 5:00pm

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 8th March, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG

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Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe

Our regular Memory Cafe offers a place to chat over a cuppa and take part in creative activities. Read more

Start: 24th April, 2023 at 2:00pm

End: 24th April, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 5th January, 2023

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, Carthew, St Austell, PL26 8XG

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    Experience Cornwall’s china clay heritage from a completely different perspective this Easter.

  • Shining a light on Cornwall’s everyday life

    Shining a light on Cornwall’s everyday life

    An intriguing exhibition is currently on display at Wheal Martyn Clay Works - ‘The Beautifully Mundane’ - which depicts the beauty of everyday life in Cornwall.

  • Clayworks Exhibition

    Clayworks Exhibition

    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.

  • Clayworks Exhibition

    Clayworks Exhibition

    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.

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    Our museum

    China clay mining has shaped the landscape, lives of people and economy of mid-Cornwall for over 250 years. It is Cornwall’s largest mining industry. A fully Accredited Museum, we are based within two Victorian china clay works, now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. We tell the story of this fascinating industry and the people who worked and lived in the shadows of Cornwall’s iconic ‘white pyramids’.

  • Why visit

    Why visit

    Dig deep and discover the special ingredient in your everyday life that still shapes Cornwall and the world today…china clay! It hides in your toothpaste, your paper, your car tyres and even your cosmetics. It’s a billion pound, global industry. We are telling the story of Cornwall’s secret, and the people who brought it to you, from the heart of Clay Country.

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