Poldark Mine an adventure unlike any other with something for all ages.
Welcome to Poldark Mine, so much more than just a tin mine...
About Poldark Mine
Unique PREHISTORIC evidence of working for alluvial tin, the site of the first recorded TIN STAMPS in the Duchy (1493) and its 18th century TIN MINE makes Poldark one of Cornwall’s most important heritage sites. Situated in the picturesque Wendron Valley, now a WORLD HERITAGE SITE, once the scene of intense industrial activity, the site’s attractive surroundings and gardens belie its industrial past.
Poldark is once again the scene of activity with craft workshops run by local crafts people including jewellers, candle makers, pottery makers, ceramic painters and wood turners. Poldark is by far Cornwall's most popular mining heritage site.
An independent site, rescued from receivers in 2000 by local mining heritage enthusiasts, Poldark receives no public funding support but is assisted by volunteers including Cornwall Mine Rescue Organisation.
Poldark News
15.03.12
An independent site, rescued from receivers in 2000 by local mining heritage enthusiasts, Poldark receives no public funding support but is assisted by volunteers including Cornwall Mine Rescue Organisation
read more15.03.12
An independent site, rescued from receivers in 2000 by local mining heritage enthusiasts, Poldark receives no public funding support but is assisted by volunteers including Cornwall Mine Rescue Organisation
read moreEvents at Poldark
Black Powder Demonstrations
Date: Tuesday 3rd April, Wednesday 6th June, Thursday 26th July and Monday 27th August
Description: Live firing by members of the Muzzle Loading Association - See the Muzzle Loaders in Action - See the Guns up close Plus a Demonstrations of the use of Black Powder in Cornish Mines
read moreCornwall Hospice Care Fun Day
Dates: Sunday 3rd June
Description: A day of fun for the family, local craft stalls, local entertainers and lots more come along and support Cornwall Hospice Care, a cornish charity who's work supports many cornish people and families during difficult time
read moreConnect to Poldark
Buy Tickets
click here to buy tickets for your visit to the mine, you can buy single tickets or a family pass which can include multiple visits in a season.
Ghost Tours
poldark is famously haunted and has been visited by many ghost hunters and thrill seekers, click here to find out more for yourself.
Poldark Blog
keep up to date with all the latest news from the mine, including upcoming events and attractions.
Cornish Mining
we want to educate and keep the history and heritage of the cornish mining trade alive, click here to find out more.