Poldark Mine

An all weather site set in the picturesque Wendron Mining District World Heritage Site. In addition to its important mining heritage Poldark contains a growing range of local craft shops, interactive craft workshops and activities for all age groups.

Take a guided tour of the Poldark Mine, described by the Chairman of English Heritage as ‘one of the two most atmospheric mine tours in Europe’, visit our Museum and learn some of the fascinating story of early tin mining and the Cornish overseas, try your hand at the varied activities and amusements, brows the antiques and craft workshops or just relax in the Garden Café with a cream tea or light lunch – whatever your age you will find something to interest you at Poldark.

Interactive Crafts include: Candle Making, Ceramic Painting, Pottery Throwing, Wood Turning Silver Jewellery Making, and Gold Panning. In addition the site contains: a children’s play area; amusement arcade pool, air hockey and much more; Gem Sands where you can search for genuine gem quality DIAMONDS (22 found in 2006) in addition to other precious and semi precious stones !

Souvenir and craft shops include: Turner’s Antiques and Books, Cheri Rose Cornish Crafts, The Poldark Wood Turners, The Sands of Cornwall, The Jeweller’s Workshop, The Cap Lamp Press and the Poldark Mine Shop - all with their own unique range of goods.

Information & contact

Telephone: 01326 573173
Web: www.poldark-mine.co.uk