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- Carthew, near St Austell, Cornwall
- wheal-martyn.com
Wheal Martyn Clay Works is a museum and country park in Carthew, near St Austell, Cornwall. The story of Cornwall’s china clay industry, told in a restored Victorian clay works and woodland park.
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About Wheal Martyn Clay Works
China clay transformed the landscape around St Austell, creating the white “Cornish Alps” and giving work to thousands. Wheal Martyn preserves two Victorian clay works, with waterwheels, settling tanks and drying kilns, alongside a museum telling the story of the industry and its people.
A viewing platform looks over a working modern clay pit, and woodland trails and a nature trail make it a good family day out.
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Plan your visit
Wheal Martyn is about 10 minutes north of St Austell. Allow two to three hours, wear sturdy shoes for the trails, and combine it with the nearby Eden Project.
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Wheal Martyn Clay Works: FAQs
Where is Wheal Martyn Clay Works?
Wheal Martyn Clay Works is in Carthew, near St Austell, Cornwall, in the St Austell area. Nearby you’ll also find The Eden Project and Charlestown.
What is there to see and do at Wheal Martyn Clay Works?
Highlights include a working waterwheel in the restored clay works; viewpoint over a modern working clay pit; the museum and hands-on displays; woodland and nature trails.
How do I check opening times and prices for Wheal Martyn Clay Works?
Opening times, prices and booking details are on the official website, wheal-martyn.com. Times can change through the seasons, so check before you travel.
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