What's On

Friday, February 06, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    P-P-P-Penguin Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Enjoy the P-P-P Penguin Quiz packed with fascinating facts about these delightful characters like Peaches, Paloma, Capone, Poppy, youngsters Smudge, Pickle, Daisy and Dyaln... and of course not forgetting the ever popular Houdini.

    Successfully complete the quiz to earn yourself an exclusive badge.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    JungleBarn All Day Play - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    NEW ALL DAY JUNGLEBARN PLAY from 10am to 5:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up to 13th February. 

    Plus the Late Afternoon JungleBarn Play session from 3pm to 5:30pm which is available from Wednesday to Sunday each week. 

    Free parking and WIFI and fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. Plus the JungleBarn has a great snack bar with tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 

    Adults & Seniors = £6.25 each
    Children Aged 3- 15 years = £9.50 each
    Under 3s FREE - (Please ensure you book tickets for your under 3s as well.)

    For best value, buy a Great Value Return Ticket on your first visit. Our Winter Return Tickets are £6 per person and can be used for the Park and JungleBarn play Centre from 10am on any day we are open up to 27th March 2026.

    To play on the equipment please wear socks, and clothing to cover your arms and legs while on the slides.

    You can PRE-BOOK your JungleBarn Play visit HERE OR pay at reception when you arrive.

    Please note these tickets do not give access to see the animals.


     

Saturday, February 07, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    P-P-P-Penguin Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Enjoy the P-P-P Penguin Quiz packed with fascinating facts about these delightful characters like Peaches, Paloma, Capone, Poppy, youngsters Smudge, Pickle, Daisy and Dyaln... and of course not forgetting the ever popular Houdini.

    Successfully complete the quiz to earn yourself an exclusive badge.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    JungleBarn All Day Play - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    NEW ALL DAY JUNGLEBARN PLAY from 10am to 5:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up to 13th February. 

    Plus the Late Afternoon JungleBarn Play session from 3pm to 5:30pm which is available from Wednesday to Sunday each week. 

    Free parking and WIFI and fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. Plus the JungleBarn has a great snack bar with tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 

    Adults & Seniors = £6.25 each
    Children Aged 3- 15 years = £9.50 each
    Under 3s FREE - (Please ensure you book tickets for your under 3s as well.)

    For best value, buy a Great Value Return Ticket on your first visit. Our Winter Return Tickets are £6 per person and can be used for the Park and JungleBarn play Centre from 10am on any day we are open up to 27th March 2026.

    To play on the equipment please wear socks, and clothing to cover your arms and legs while on the slides.

    You can PRE-BOOK your JungleBarn Play visit HERE OR pay at reception when you arrive.

    Please note these tickets do not give access to see the animals.


     

Sunday, February 08, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    P-P-P-Penguin Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Enjoy the P-P-P Penguin Quiz packed with fascinating facts about these delightful characters like Peaches, Paloma, Capone, Poppy, youngsters Smudge, Pickle, Daisy and Dyaln... and of course not forgetting the ever popular Houdini.

    Successfully complete the quiz to earn yourself an exclusive badge.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    JungleBarn All Day Play - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    NEW ALL DAY JUNGLEBARN PLAY from 10am to 5:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up to 13th February. 

    Plus the Late Afternoon JungleBarn Play session from 3pm to 5:30pm which is available from Wednesday to Sunday each week. 

    Free parking and WIFI and fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. Plus the JungleBarn has a great snack bar with tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 

    Adults & Seniors = £6.25 each
    Children Aged 3- 15 years = £9.50 each
    Under 3s FREE - (Please ensure you book tickets for your under 3s as well.)

    For best value, buy a Great Value Return Ticket on your first visit. Our Winter Return Tickets are £6 per person and can be used for the Park and JungleBarn play Centre from 10am on any day we are open up to 27th March 2026.

    To play on the equipment please wear socks, and clothing to cover your arms and legs while on the slides.

    You can PRE-BOOK your JungleBarn Play visit HERE OR pay at reception when you arrive.

    Please note these tickets do not give access to see the animals.


     

Monday, February 09, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    P-P-P-Penguin Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Enjoy the P-P-P Penguin Quiz packed with fascinating facts about these delightful characters like Peaches, Paloma, Capone, Poppy, youngsters Smudge, Pickle, Daisy and Dyaln... and of course not forgetting the ever popular Houdini.

    Successfully complete the quiz to earn yourself an exclusive badge.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    JungleBarn All Day Play - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    NEW ALL DAY JUNGLEBARN PLAY from 10am to 5:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up to 13th February. 

    Plus the Late Afternoon JungleBarn Play session from 3pm to 5:30pm which is available from Wednesday to Sunday each week. 

    Free parking and WIFI and fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. Plus the JungleBarn has a great snack bar with tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 

    Adults & Seniors = £6.25 each
    Children Aged 3- 15 years = £9.50 each
    Under 3s FREE - (Please ensure you book tickets for your under 3s as well.)

    For best value, buy a Great Value Return Ticket on your first visit. Our Winter Return Tickets are £6 per person and can be used for the Park and JungleBarn play Centre from 10am on any day we are open up to 27th March 2026.

    To play on the equipment please wear socks, and clothing to cover your arms and legs while on the slides.

    You can PRE-BOOK your JungleBarn Play visit HERE OR pay at reception when you arrive.

    Please note these tickets do not give access to see the animals.


     

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    P-P-P-Penguin Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Enjoy the P-P-P Penguin Quiz packed with fascinating facts about these delightful characters like Peaches, Paloma, Capone, Poppy, youngsters Smudge, Pickle, Daisy and Dyaln... and of course not forgetting the ever popular Houdini.

    Successfully complete the quiz to earn yourself an exclusive badge.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    JungleBarn All Day Play - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    NEW ALL DAY JUNGLEBARN PLAY from 10am to 5:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up to 13th February. 

    Plus the Late Afternoon JungleBarn Play session from 3pm to 5:30pm which is available from Wednesday to Sunday each week. 

    Free parking and WIFI and fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. Plus the JungleBarn has a great snack bar with tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 

    Adults & Seniors = £6.25 each
    Children Aged 3- 15 years = £9.50 each
    Under 3s FREE - (Please ensure you book tickets for your under 3s as well.)

    For best value, buy a Great Value Return Ticket on your first visit. Our Winter Return Tickets are £6 per person and can be used for the Park and JungleBarn play Centre from 10am on any day we are open up to 27th March 2026.

    To play on the equipment please wear socks, and clothing to cover your arms and legs while on the slides.

    You can PRE-BOOK your JungleBarn Play visit HERE OR pay at reception when you arrive.

    Please note these tickets do not give access to see the animals.


     

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    P-P-P-Penguin Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Enjoy the P-P-P Penguin Quiz packed with fascinating facts about these delightful characters like Peaches, Paloma, Capone, Poppy, youngsters Smudge, Pickle, Daisy and Dyaln... and of course not forgetting the ever popular Houdini.

    Successfully complete the quiz to earn yourself an exclusive badge.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    JungleBarn All Day Play - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    NEW ALL DAY JUNGLEBARN PLAY from 10am to 5:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up to 13th February. 

    Plus the Late Afternoon JungleBarn Play session from 3pm to 5:30pm which is available from Wednesday to Sunday each week. 

    Free parking and WIFI and fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. Plus the JungleBarn has a great snack bar with tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 

    Adults & Seniors = £6.25 each
    Children Aged 3- 15 years = £9.50 each
    Under 3s FREE - (Please ensure you book tickets for your under 3s as well.)

    For best value, buy a Great Value Return Ticket on your first visit. Our Winter Return Tickets are £6 per person and can be used for the Park and JungleBarn play Centre from 10am on any day we are open up to 27th March 2026.

    To play on the equipment please wear socks, and clothing to cover your arms and legs while on the slides.

    You can PRE-BOOK your JungleBarn Play visit HERE OR pay at reception when you arrive.

    Please note these tickets do not give access to see the animals.


     

Thursday, February 12, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    P-P-P-Penguin Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Enjoy the P-P-P Penguin Quiz packed with fascinating facts about these delightful characters like Peaches, Paloma, Capone, Poppy, youngsters Smudge, Pickle, Daisy and Dyaln... and of course not forgetting the ever popular Houdini.

    Successfully complete the quiz to earn yourself an exclusive badge.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    JungleBarn All Day Play - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    NEW ALL DAY JUNGLEBARN PLAY from 10am to 5:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up to 13th February. 

    Plus the Late Afternoon JungleBarn Play session from 3pm to 5:30pm which is available from Wednesday to Sunday each week. 

    Free parking and WIFI and fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. Plus the JungleBarn has a great snack bar with tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 

    Adults & Seniors = £6.25 each
    Children Aged 3- 15 years = £9.50 each
    Under 3s FREE - (Please ensure you book tickets for your under 3s as well.)

    For best value, buy a Great Value Return Ticket on your first visit. Our Winter Return Tickets are £6 per person and can be used for the Park and JungleBarn play Centre from 10am on any day we are open up to 27th March 2026.

    To play on the equipment please wear socks, and clothing to cover your arms and legs while on the slides.

    You can PRE-BOOK your JungleBarn Play visit HERE OR pay at reception when you arrive.

    Please note these tickets do not give access to see the animals.


     

Friday, February 13, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    P-P-P-Penguin Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Enjoy the P-P-P Penguin Quiz packed with fascinating facts about these delightful characters like Peaches, Paloma, Capone, Poppy, youngsters Smudge, Pickle, Daisy and Dyaln... and of course not forgetting the ever popular Houdini.

    Successfully complete the quiz to earn yourself an exclusive badge.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    JungleBarn All Day Play - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    NEW ALL DAY JUNGLEBARN PLAY from 10am to 5:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays up to 13th February. 

    Plus the Late Afternoon JungleBarn Play session from 3pm to 5:30pm which is available from Wednesday to Sunday each week. 

    Free parking and WIFI and fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. Plus the JungleBarn has a great snack bar with tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. 

    Adults & Seniors = £6.25 each
    Children Aged 3- 15 years = £9.50 each
    Under 3s FREE - (Please ensure you book tickets for your under 3s as well.)

    For best value, buy a Great Value Return Ticket on your first visit. Our Winter Return Tickets are £6 per person and can be used for the Park and JungleBarn play Centre from 10am on any day we are open up to 27th March 2026.

    To play on the equipment please wear socks, and clothing to cover your arms and legs while on the slides.

    You can PRE-BOOK your JungleBarn Play visit HERE OR pay at reception when you arrive.

    Please note these tickets do not give access to see the animals.


     

Saturday, February 14, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The Lost Miner's Journal - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The pages of a lost journal have scattered across the museum. They belong to a miner from long ago who was learning the Cornish language and writing about his work. Can you find all the pages and figure out what he was saying?

    No need to book, just come along and have some fun discovering this mystery!

    Time:                   10.00am to 4.00pm (Museum opening hours).

    Price:                   Included in standard admission

    Contact:              info@wheal-martyn.com


     

Sunday, February 15, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The Lost Miner's Journal - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The pages of a lost journal have scattered across the museum. They belong to a miner from long ago who was learning the Cornish language and writing about his work. Can you find all the pages and figure out what he was saying?

    No need to book, just come along and have some fun discovering this mystery!

    Time:                   10.00am to 4.00pm (Museum opening hours).

    Price:                   Included in standard admission

    Contact:              info@wheal-martyn.com


     

Monday, February 16, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The Lost Miner's Journal - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The pages of a lost journal have scattered across the museum. They belong to a miner from long ago who was learning the Cornish language and writing about his work. Can you find all the pages and figure out what he was saying?

    No need to book, just come along and have some fun discovering this mystery!

    Time:                   10.00am to 4.00pm (Museum opening hours).

    Price:                   Included in standard admission

    Contact:              info@wheal-martyn.com


     

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Create your Cornish Memory - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Celebrate Cornish heritage at Wheal Martyn this February half term, paint a Cornish pasty or a beam engine decoration or make something out of clay to take home with you! What do you love about Cornwall?

    Further details: Drop-in sessions, no need to book.

    Time:                   11.00am to 3.00pm. Last entry at 2.30pm.

    Price:                   £1.00 - £5.00 depending on item created

    Contact:              engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com


     

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The Lost Miner's Journal - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The pages of a lost journal have scattered across the museum. They belong to a miner from long ago who was learning the Cornish language and writing about his work. Can you find all the pages and figure out what he was saying?

    No need to book, just come along and have some fun discovering this mystery!

    Time:                   10.00am to 4.00pm (Museum opening hours).

    Price:                   Included in standard admission

    Contact:              info@wheal-martyn.com


     

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Create your Cornish Memory - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Celebrate Cornish heritage at Wheal Martyn this February half term, paint a Cornish pasty or a beam engine decoration or make something out of clay to take home with you! What do you love about Cornwall?

    Further details: Drop-in sessions, no need to book.

    Time:                   11.00am to 3.00pm. Last entry at 2.30pm.

    Price:                   £1.00 - £5.00 depending on item created

    Contact:              engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com


     

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The Lost Miner's Journal - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The pages of a lost journal have scattered across the museum. They belong to a miner from long ago who was learning the Cornish language and writing about his work. Can you find all the pages and figure out what he was saying?

    No need to book, just come along and have some fun discovering this mystery!

    Time:                   10.00am to 4.00pm (Museum opening hours).

    Price:                   Included in standard admission

    Contact:              info@wheal-martyn.com


     

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Create your Cornish Memory - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Celebrate Cornish heritage at Wheal Martyn this February half term, paint a Cornish pasty or a beam engine decoration or make something out of clay to take home with you! What do you love about Cornwall?

    Further details: Drop-in sessions, no need to book.

    Time:                   11.00am to 3.00pm. Last entry at 2.30pm.

    Price:                   £1.00 - £5.00 depending on item created

    Contact:              engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com


     

Thursday, February 19, 2026

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Cornish Units Exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    This exhibition shares the story of the Cornish Unit home. Initially built as post-war social housing, many of these prefabs still exist today.

    30,000 units were built by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, to combat the housing crisis after World War 2.

    Although problems occurred with the concrete, are there lessons from the design and build that could be learned today during another period of housing uncertainty?

    Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm

    Price:         Included in standard museum admission

    Contact:     engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com

    Location:     Roger Preston Gallery

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The Lost Miner's Journal - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    The pages of a lost journal have scattered across the museum. They belong to a miner from long ago who was learning the Cornish language and writing about his work. Can you find all the pages and figure out what he was saying?

    No need to book, just come along and have some fun discovering this mystery!

    Time:                   10.00am to 4.00pm (Museum opening hours).

    Price:                   Included in standard admission

    Contact:              info@wheal-martyn.com


     

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Create your Cornish Memory - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Celebrate Cornish heritage at Wheal Martyn this February half term, paint a Cornish pasty or a beam engine decoration or make something out of clay to take home with you! What do you love about Cornwall?

    Further details: Drop-in sessions, no need to book.

    Time:                   11.00am to 3.00pm. Last entry at 2.30pm.

    Price:                   £1.00 - £5.00 depending on item created

    Contact:              engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com