Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park & Museum
Set in 26 acres of woodland just 5 miles from the Eden Project, the China Clay Country Park has acres of nature trails and woodland walks with bird life and wild flowers in abundance, plus the educational China Clay Museum and Discovery Centre, making it a great all-weather attraction with something for all ages.
Opening Times
Cafe and Gift Shop: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00am - 4:00pm Country Park and Museum: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm (last admission 2:15pm)
Information
Wheal Martyn on the outskirts of St. Austell is the UK's only china clay museum and visitor attraction. The park is part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and is set in the grounds of two former working china clay pits.
The park is home to fully preserved Victorian china clay works, machinery and equipment exhibits, as well as indoor and outdoor interactive displays telling the story of the local people.
