The China Clay Museum Wheal Martyn St Austell Cornwall

CHINA CLAY COUNTRY PARK
WHEAL MARTYN, 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.

OPEN FROM
Open 7 days a week, all year round: 10am to 5pm Last Admission one hour prior to closing Closes 6pm. Admission ticket allows unlimited entry for a year.
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 While You're Here ... Look out for the china clay conservation areas turning Cornwall green again.
HOW TO FIND US
At Carthew, two miles north of St Austell on the the B3274; look for the brown signs at the Stenalees roundabout.
CHINA CLAY COUNTRY PARK WHEAL MARTYN Tel/Fax: +44(0)1726 850362 info@wheal-martyn.com