Wheal Martyn - About Us

Whether you want to find out more about Cornwall’s rich China Clay heritage in the interactive visitor centre, fancy exploring the nature trails complete with children’s woodland play area and adventure course, or want a unique view of a modern China Clay pit at work with monitor jets and giant machinery, the China Clay Country Park has something for everyone.

Highlights

What’s on offer at Wheal Martyn:

• Indoor interactive displays telling the story of the men, women and  children who lived, worked and played in the shadow of the china clay tips
• Cornwall’s largest working water wheel
• Fully preserved Victorian china clay works, machinery and equipment exhibitions
• Vintage commercial vehicles and locomotive
• Children’s woodland play area
• Acres of nature trails and woodland walks teeming with wild flowers, birds and aquatic life
• Visitor platform overlooking a working China Clay Pit
• Licensed cafe with outside terrace offering the best Cornish food and drink
• Gift shop selling a unique range of quality gifts and souvenirs

Wheal Martyn provides a superb combination of interest, education and fun for people of all ages. As a result we are happy to provide group rates, welcome school visits and can cater for coach parties.

In addition we also provide:

• Children’s activity sheets
• Guided tours by arrangement
• Temporary Exhibitions
• Children’s activity days (call for details)
• Cycle/walking trail to St Austell and Eden Project (Part of the Clay Trails Project)
• Free car/coach parking
• Dogs on leads welcome throughout the site
• Open throughout the year (Closed over Christmas and New Year)