Explore the fascinating story of Cornwall's china clay industry at this open-air museum.
Cornwall Family Life POV
As a Cornish family who have visited Wheal Martyn ourselves, we share our honest, first-hand experience to help you plan the perfect family day out. We only recommend places we have genuinely enjoyed as a family.
Wheal Martyn is a fascinating open-air museum that tells the story of Cornwall's china clay industry, which shaped the landscape and communities of mid-Cornwall for over 200 years. Set within a working historic clay works, it offers a unique industrial heritage experience.
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