Cornish Mines and Engines Museums
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) and for winding men and ore up and down. The engines were originally powered by high-pressure steam, introduced by the local engineer Richard Trevithick. Today one is rotated by electricity. The site also includes the Industrial Discovery Centre at East Pool, which provides an overview of Cornwall's industrial heritage and incorporates a fascinating audio-visual presentation.
Admission prices:
£5, child £2. 50, family £12. 50, family (one adult) 7. 50. Groups £4. 30. .
Attraction Details
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AddressPool, Pool, Cornwall, TR14 7AW
Opening times11am - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
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Lowenac Hotel
Situated in the heart of Cornwall, Lowenac Hotel is a historic property which was once home to a mining captain. Original features such as chandeliers, hand-carved carpentry and brass door fittings are still on show today..
The John Francis Basset
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The John Francis Basset offers accommodation in Camborne, 13 km from St Ives. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room.
Tyacks Hotel
Situated just off the A30 in Camborne, the 3-star Tyacks Hotel is a charming 18th-century coaching inn in the centre of Cornwalls mining heritage area. It offers home-cooked meals and friendly staff..
Primrose Lodge
Situated in Camborne in the Cornwall Region, this holiday home is 11 km from St Ives. The property is 27 km from Newquay and free private parking is offered. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Pennard
Set in Camborne in the Cornwall Region, this holiday home is 14 km from St Ives. The property is 25 km from Newquay and free private parking is provided. Other facilities at Pennard include a barbecue.
Pastrol Cottage
Pastrol Cottage is a holiday home set in Illogan in the Cornwall Region and is 15 km from St Ives. The property is 24 km from Newquay and free private parking is featured..
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