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Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park

Museum Details


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Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park
Carthew
St Austell
PL26 8XG

Contact Person

T:  01726 850362

Website

 Admission Charges

Adults: £7.50
Children: £3.50
Concession: £6.00

Group rates available for groups of 10 or more when booked in advance.

 

Opening Hours

Early Spring - Easter
(1st Feb- 30th March)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Spring
(31st March - 30th June)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer
(1st July - 30th September)
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Open 7 days a week

Last admission is 2 hours before closing

Dates accurate for 2008


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Museum Description


A 26-acre industrial museum relating to the china clay mining industry, local clay communities and the modern china clay industry. Learn about the industry and its impact on the local communities and landscape - and don't forget to visit the new interactive gallery and temporary exhibitions gallery.

There is a children's play area (including picnic area) and other attractions of particular appeal to younger visitors.

Type of MuseumTypes of CollectionsFacilities

Agricultural Heritage
Industrial Heritage
Local & Family History
Mining
Social History
Transport
Specialist - CHINA CLAY

Gelology
Industrial Heritage
Local History
Machinery
Mining
Shipping
Social History
Tools

Toilets
Cafe
Disabled Access
Parking
Shop
Picnic Area
Children's Activities
Dog Friendly
Conference Room