Attractions in the Camborne and Redruth Area

Visitor Attractions

• Poldark Mine

  Wendron
  Poldark Mine is the only complete tin mine in Cornwall open for underground guided tours and is part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. It has a special place in the story of tin mining and some consider it to be the veritable cradle of tinning as part of the site dates back to the Bronze Age. It is the location for the underground scenes in the TV series of Poldark.

• Tolgus Tin Stream Works

  Portreath
  The last tin stream works in Cornwall, now rescued by the Trevithick Trust & Cornish Goldsmiths. A scheduled Ancient Monument.

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• Murdoch House

  Redruth
  First recorded house lit by piped gas in the world; now the home of the “Cornish-American Connection”, Biographical Data-bank.

• Radnor Golf and Leisure

  Redruth
  A family run business offering comprehensive sporting and leisure facilities within one complex. A nine hole affiliated golf course, an eight bay (half enclosed) floodlit driving range, indoor ski centre and sunset bar/restaurant.

• Heartlands

  Pool
  Heartlands is a FREE visitor attraction and World Heritage Site Gateway in Cornwall. 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.

• Redruth Town Trail

  Redruth
  A short walk around the centre of Redruth exploring its historical, architectural and mining heritage.

• King Edward Mine Museum

  Camborne
  King Edward Mine Museum has won several awards for its authenticity and is part of The World Mining Heritage in Cornwall. One of our experts will be your guide and show you how the tin was processed using the original historic equipment. The mill is still in working order so it is easy to imagine working here in Edwardian times. The museum and the mill are under cover making this a great attraction for a wet day.

• Cornwall Gold

  Redruth
  An all-weather attraction with stunning retail and jewellery shops – enjoy the fun come rain or shine. One of Cornwall’s ‘FREE Admission’ family holiday attractions: whether you’re local or a tourist, the park hosts an array of great activities and fun things to do for all ages. There are beautiful floral displays which lace the twists of Tolgus Stream that runs through the centre of the park.

• East Pool Mine

  Pool
  A Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Hidden away among the facade of modern Camborne and Redruth is a great legacy of Cornwall’s past. Now looked after by the National Trust.

• South West Lakes Trust

  The region’s largest combined environmental and recreational charity, South West Lakes Trust manages 50 inland waters. Facilities and opportunities for activities vary from site to site. At some you will find campsites, activity centres and waymarked walks. Some are ideal for coarse or trout angling, watersports, picnicking and relaxing.