MuseumsPorthleven

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: 9.3 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: 5.5 miles away

Barbara Hepworth's studio and garden have been run by the Tate since 1980, and are now an integral part of Tate St Ives. Hepworth, who died in 1975, asked in her will that Trewyn Studios and the adjacent garden, with a group of her sculptures placed as…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

This Celtic settlement was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago. The 'village' consisted of eight stone‐walled homesteads known as 'courtyard houses', which are only found on the Land's End peninsula and the Isles of Scilly. Each house had an open central courtyard surrounded by a number…
Distance: 11.1 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: 12.9 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: 3.6 miles away

Colonel 'Freddie' Hirststarted gathering together relics peculiar to Zennor which led to the richness of the Wayside Museum collection. Now, over 60 years later, the collection has over 5,000 items in 16 display areas and includes an extensive collection of photographs and information on people who have…
Distance: 13.2 miles away