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What's On
Friday, March 20, 2026
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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
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Cornwall Music Festival - Truro City
A week of music and poetry - come in at any time to hear some of the best of Cornwall's talent at Truro Methodist Church
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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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
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Cornwall Music Festival - Truro City
A week of music and poetry - come in at any time to hear some of the best of Cornwall's talent at Truro Methodist Church
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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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
Monday, March 23, 2026
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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
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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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
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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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
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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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
Friday, March 27, 2026
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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
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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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
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Cornwall Spring Flower Show - Wadebridge
The annual Spring Flower Show is a major highlight of the horticultural year.
We look forward to welcoming friends, families, seasoned horticulturists, enthusiastic gardeners, exhibitors in the Competitive Classes, esteemed judges, specialist nurseries, traders, artisans and Cornish food and drink producers to our festival of flowers that champions Cornwall’s rich horticultural heritage and early spring.
To book your tickets, please click here.
Event Details
Venue: The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge PL27 7JE
Dates: Saturday 28th March 2026, 10am - 5pm
Sunday 29th March 2026, 10am - 4pm
Ticket Prices
Member Daily Ticket - advanced or on gate: £10Non-member Daily Ticket: advanced £12, on gate £14
Student Daily Ticket - advanced or on gate: £8 (with valid Student ID)
Weekend Adult Ticket: advanced £18, on gate £21
Advance Under 16s in advance or on the gate: Free but please still book advance tickets
Sunday, March 29, 2026
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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
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Cornwall Spring Flower Show - Wadebridge
The annual Spring Flower Show is a major highlight of the horticultural year.
We look forward to welcoming friends, families, seasoned horticulturists, enthusiastic gardeners, exhibitors in the Competitive Classes, esteemed judges, specialist nurseries, traders, artisans and Cornish food and drink producers to our festival of flowers that champions Cornwall’s rich horticultural heritage and early spring.
To book your tickets, please click here.
Event Details
Venue: The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge PL27 7JE
Dates: Saturday 28th March 2026, 10am - 5pm
Sunday 29th March 2026, 10am - 4pm
Ticket Prices
Member Daily Ticket - advanced or on gate: £10Non-member Daily Ticket: advanced £12, on gate £14
Student Daily Ticket - advanced or on gate: £8 (with valid Student ID)
Weekend Adult Ticket: advanced £18, on gate £21
Advance Under 16s in advance or on the gate: Free but please still book advance tickets
Monday, March 30, 2026
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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
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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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
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
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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
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Easter egg hunt - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Hop into the Easter Holidays and join our Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs all around the museum grounds. Put on your detective hat and follow the trail to crack the clues and search high and low to uncover hidden eggs across the museum. Each stop will uncover a letter and another piece of the puzzle.
Complete the hunt by finding all the letters and figure out the special Easter phrase! Then claim your Easter reward from the front desk.
Perfect for curious eggs-plorers and egg-cellent detectives of all ages.
Further details: The ceramic eggs were decorated by community groups at the museum including our weekly Arts for Health group, and they were made by our resident potter, Selina.
Price: Included in admission.
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Thursday, April 02, 2026
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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
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Easter egg hunt - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Hop into the Easter Holidays and join our Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs all around the museum grounds. Put on your detective hat and follow the trail to crack the clues and search high and low to uncover hidden eggs across the museum. Each stop will uncover a letter and another piece of the puzzle.
Complete the hunt by finding all the letters and figure out the special Easter phrase! Then claim your Easter reward from the front desk.
Perfect for curious eggs-plorers and egg-cellent detectives of all ages.
Further details: The ceramic eggs were decorated by community groups at the museum including our weekly Arts for Health group, and they were made by our resident potter, Selina.
Price: Included in admission.
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
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Foresail - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Foresail is a group of friends from Cornwall with a love for singing and performing shanties, including a healthy dose of Cornish sea songs, folk and anything that takes their fancy. Their style can range from foot stomping and loud, to lyrical and funny to entertain their audience on the night.
As well as an opportunity to experience some fantastic Cornish music, this event will be supporting the charitable work of Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838), with money raised from ticket sales contributing to our fundraising.
To balance our fundraising needs with the reality of the current cost of living challenge our customers face, we have made this a pay what you can event. All tickets are equal, simply pick the price you wish to pay (between £5 and £15). Age 12 and under free.
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £6.95
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.comBook online: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/foresail
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Easter Egg Hunt - Helston Railway
Why not come and visit Helston Railway during Easter weekend, search for the Easter eggs around the site including along the line. Once you have collected all details pass the completed form to the shop staff and claim your free Easter egg. Trains run at 1030, 1130,1300, 1400 and 1500.
