Fun, discovery and adventure for everyone this summer!
Why not do something different this summer and visit Wheal Martyn? It truly offers a unique day out and there is something for everyone! 26 acres of woodland walks and nature trails, mining history, ancient buildings, interactive displays, waterwheels, spectacular view of a modern working clay pit, lots for the children and much more!
Twelve months free re-admission
Did you know that when you pay the admission fee for the Country Park and Museum we will give you twelve months free re-admission if you sign the ‘gift aid’ form. This does not cost you any extra, it simply means that we can reclaim the tax on your admission charge to help fund the work off the museum and you can enjoy the site as often as you would like!
Something for the children...
For young children there is the play area including a sand pit with ride on tractors, older children can enjoy the fantastic challenge trail and there are free activity sheets available for all. Children under 6 are admitted free and family saver tickets are available. In addition we are running 6 children’s activity days throughout the summer, the dates and details are set out below:
Tuesday 27 July
Dog treasure hunt - Children bring your family dog and help him or her to follow the clues around the site to win a prize. £3.00 per child, up to two accompanying adults admitted free of charge. Please call 01726 850362 to book.
Tuesday 3 August
Children’s orienteering – take part in orienteering activities exploring our exciting 26 acre site. £3.00 per child, up to two accompanying adults admitted free of charge. Please call 01726 850362 to book.
Tuesday 10 August
Create a woodland creature – explore the woodland for branches, leaves and twigs and use your imagination to create your own woodland creature. £3.00 per child, up to two accompanying adults admitted free of charge. Please call 01726 850362 to book.
Tuesday 17 August
Children’s tour and painting – take a guided tour of our fascinating site and afterwards use your imagination to create your own paintings and drawings of what you discovered. £3.00 per child, up to two accompanying adults admitted free of charge. Please call 01726 850362 to book.
Tuesday 24 August
Nature hunt – follow clues and explore the site and come back and create a collage using the bits and pieces you discover. £3.00 per child, up to two accompanying adults admitted free of charge. Please call 01726 850362 to book.
Tuesday 31 August
Create a woodland creature - explore the woodland for branches, leaves and twigs and use your imagination to create your own woodland creature. £3.00 per child, up to two accompanying adults admitted free of charge. Please call 01726 850362 to book.
Perfect for conferences and functions...
At Wheal Martyn we have a dedicated conference room which can accomodate up to 40 delegates, is equiped with presentation equipment, has break out areas and we can provide a full range of catering options. In addition we can cater for evening functions, parties and corporate events within our cafe and exhibition area.
Conference suite - for meetings, seminars and training
Ample free car parking and out of town location
Only six miles from the A30 at Innis Downs
Walkng distance from St. Austell
Rail links to St. Austell. just two miles away
Close to the museum and within the grounds of two former clay works is the Wheal Martyn conference suite. The tranquil setting of the conference building provides a near perfect environment for relaxing and stimulating conferences, meetings and training events.
At Wheal Martyn we provide excellant customer service and will make organising your meeting simple.
For a conference pack please call 01726 850362 or email cvallance@swlakestrust.org.uk
The William Cookworthy Building
- for functions, parties and corporate events
In addiion to the conference room our licensed cafe and exhibition space combined with is outside patio area situated within the preserved ruins of a Victorian building provides an atmospheric space for corporate events, parties and functions and is available for hire in the evening. Menus can be tailored to suit your needs, there is ample space for discos and free parking all making Wheal Martyn the perfect place for your special occasion. We can also accommodate Christmas meals and parties in the day or evening.
For more information on functions or parties please call us on 01726 850362 or email cvallance@swlakestrust.org.uk and we can guide you through every step of your event to ensure it is hassle free and runs smoothly.