MuseumsMalpas

Located in a historic china clay building here on the waterfront of the seaport of Charlestown, St. Austell, Cornwall. The Shipwreck and historical artefacts on display in the centre are the largest private collection of this type on public display in Europe. The many and…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

Impressive beam engines and industrial heritage discovery centre. Cornwall's engine houses are dramatic reminders of the time when the county was a powerhouse of tin, copper and china clay mining. These two great beam engines were used for pumping water from a depth of over 550m…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

One of the two most atmospheric mine tours . . . . In Europe, the other being the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland. In addition to its heritage the site has a wide range of activities ‐ search the Gemsands for DIAMONDS and…
Distance: 11.9 miles away

The Royal Cornwall Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful city of Truro. On entering the ground floor of the museum, a modern explorer will find a display of local material from prehistoric times to the present day. In the Rashleigh gallery the…
Distance: 2 miles away

Just imagine today everything we do is fully automated. . We have machinery to undertake all our everyday tasks. Did you realise, however, that back in the 1820's when china clay was and still is a major industry in Cornwall and Devon, everything was done…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

Cornwall Pearl is part of the World Pearl group, who's knowledge and experience make them one of the leading pearl specialists in the country. Every pearl is graded on the World Pearl valuation chart & must meet strict criteria before being presented in Cornwall Pearls showroom.Donna Clemments heads…
Distance: 11.3 miles away

Housed in an award winning building on the Falmouth harbour‐side, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall transports you into the world of small boats and Cornish maritime history. What do sailors need to know about the weather and navigation Can you steer a boat through a narrow channel…
Distance: 6.2 miles away

Do not miss a visit to the historic Trevarno Estate where you can explore the magnificent gardens, grounds and Woodland walks which date back to 1246. Enjoy the abundant wildlife, follow the progress of major restoration projects and visit the remarkable National Museum of Gardening. Learn…
Distance: 14.2 miles away

Enjoy the peace of these magnificent gardens with their outstanding collections of magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons as well as other rare trees and shrubs. These gardens covering some thirty acres are renowned for their magnificent collection of camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias and many rare trees and shrubs which…
Distance: 5.8 miles away