Wheal Martyn
China Clay Country Park & Museum
Nr ST AUSTELL
The story of china clay is fascinating. In the 18th century prestigious porcelain companies competed to produce the finest china, and the Wedgewood company bought china clay direct from Cornwall to make tableware fit for royalty. Today the processing of china clay is Cornwall's largest single industry.
Set within the 26 acre site of two former 19th century china clay works, Wheal Martyn takes you through the story of china clay production from 1800 to the present day. There's plenty of variety for all the family in the form of three trails, plus the spectacular Pit View where you can watch the workings of a modern working clay pit.
Look out for the china clay conservation areas turning Cornwall green again
Set within the 26 acre site of two former 19th century china clay works, Wheal Martyn takes you through the story of china clay production from 1800 to the present day. There's plenty of variety for all the family in the form of three trails, plus the spectacular Pit View where you can watch the workings of a modern working clay pit.
- 26 Aces site
- Beautiful walks
- Working water wheels
- See a modern Clay Pit at work
- Original Victorian machinery
- Childrens adventure playground
- Childrens free activity sheets
- Dogs on leads welcome
Look out for the china clay conservation areas turning Cornwall green again
At Carthew, two miles north of St Austell on the the B3274; look for the brown signs at the Stenalees roundabout.
SAT NAV: PL26 8XG
OPENING TIMES
We are open every day, 10am to 5pm. Last entry to site is 3.30pm to allow time to explore exhibits.
(Winter time we are open 10am to 4pm, and closed Mondays from January to end of March)
Contact Details
WHEAL MARTYN
CHINA CLAY COUNTRY PARK AND MUSEUM
CHINA CLAY COUNTRY PARK AND MUSEUM
Tel/Fax: +44(0)1726 850362