Poldark mine is a free entry heritage site with something for all the family. Follow in the Footsteps of 18th Century Cornish Tin Miners and enjoy a wide range of other activities.
Unique prehistoric evidence of working for alluvial tin, the site of the first recorded tin stamps in the Duchy (1493) and its 18th century tin mine makes Poldark one of Cornwall’s most important heritage sites. Situated in the picturesque Wendron Valley, once the scene of intense industrial activity, the site’s attractive surroundings and gardens belie its industrial past.
Poldark is once again the scene of activity with craft workshops run by local crafts people including antique restorers, candle makers, chandelier repairers, pottery makers and wood turners. Poldark is by far Cornwall's most popular mining heritage site. We receives no public funding support but are assisted by volunteers including Cornwall Mine Rescue Organization
In addition to its heritage the site has a wide range of activities - search the Gemsands for DIAMONDS and PRECIOUS GEMSTONES - PAN for REAL alluvial GOLD - THROW A POT at the potter's wheel -MAKE A CANDLE - try your hand at WOODTURNING- visit Cheri Rose Crafts for HAND MADE CORNISH CRAFTS and FACE PAINTING - have your own T Shirt printed at Cheri Rose Crafts - browse through Turner's Antiques for ANTIQUES AND BOOKS - wander through the MUSEUM - make your own souvenir in the SANDS OF CORNWALL - have a snack in the GARDEN CAFE - play pool and other games in the GAMES ROOM - visit the Mine Shop and Gem Shop for a range goods and REAL GEMSTONE JEWELRY and FACETED GEMSTONES.
Points of Interest:
Mining heritage site, Wendron Valley, attractive surroundings and gardens, industrial past, craft workshops run by local crafts people, antique restorers, candle makers, chandelier repairers, pottery makers and wood turners, search the Gemsands for diamonds and much more…
