Nestled just off the A30 in Pool, near Redruth in the former mining heart of Cornwall, there are 19 acres of eclectic fun to explore.

State-of-the-art exhibitions, climb-on sculptures, gardens of real diversity, a giant adventure playscape for kids, art and craft studios and a unique café in the old carpenter’s workshop.

With swathes of green outdoor space for warm, sunny days and ever-curious indoor space when it’s wet, Heartlands is all-year round, all-weather entertainment for anyone and everyone. Go see, go play, go explore.

Heartlands is Cornwall’s first free cultural playground on a grand scale.

Covering 19 acres, there is so much to absorb, from the poetically landscaped botanical gardens to the interactive exhibitions that truly take you someplace else. This is a lightning bolt of fun in a forgotten part of Cornwall that was once the richest patch of land on earth.

Open almost every day of the year with a diverse menu of events, Heartlands has something for everyone, so why not visit today and see what’s going on.

Disabled Access
We welcome all-comers, and do our utmost to ensure that everyone can enjoy our facilities. Heartlands is fairly flat, but there are a few gentle slopes here and there, though nothing steep. You can get to any part of the site by pathway.If you have an assistance dog on a lead, feel free to roam all areas of Heartlands, bar the Adventure Playground. We also run a hearing loop system within areas of the site.

Group Visits
Heartlands is a big place so it can easily handle any size of group, from a mini-bus to a fleet of coaches. It’s also a multi-entertainment site so it serves up a great day out for all ages and interests.

As the UK's first cultural playground, we embrace our diversity here at Heartlands, revelling in the knowledge that we have something to keep every single one of our visitors amused.

Whether its breathing in the peace and serenity found in the Diaspora Botanical Gardens, shouting with glee after escaping the Giant's Trap in the Adventure Playground, or being taken back to another time through an immersion scape in the World Heritage Exhibitions, there's something to suit every age and interest.

On top of the 19 acres of eclectic fun to explore, Heartlands fills up its year-round events programme (did we mention we're open every day of the year apart from Christmas & Boxing day?) with an exciting mix of farmers markets, cultural festivals, dance shows, music events, art exhibitions and theatre. Take a look at our events pages to find out more or just pop in and see what's on - it'll cost you nothing and you can have a cup of tea or a chat with our friendly team while you decide what to do!