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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
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
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
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
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
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: £10
Non-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
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
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: £10
Non-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
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
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
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
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
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
Celetrabate Easter at Lappa Valley, with fun including Easter Egg Hunt and our famous Duck Races!
All three railways will be open to ride, pedal swans on the lake, indoor soft play, outdoor adventure play areas, adventure and Frisbee golf and delious food, drink and cakes in The Engine Shed Cafe plus much more.
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
Celetrabate Easter at Lappa Valley, with fun including Easter Egg Hunt and our famous Duck Races!
All three railways will be open to ride, pedal swans on the lake, indoor soft play, outdoor adventure play areas, adventure and Frisbee golf and delious food, drink and cakes in The Engine Shed Cafe plus much more.
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
Celetrabate Easter at Lappa Valley, with fun including Easter Egg Hunt and our famous Duck Races!
All three railways will be open to ride, pedal swans on the lake, indoor soft play, outdoor adventure play areas, adventure and Frisbee golf and delious food, drink and cakes in The Engine Shed Cafe plus much more.
6th April - 12th April 2026
53rd St Endellion Easter Festival
Monday 6th April: Opening Concert
Orchestral and choral works, conducted by Daniel Hogan
Tuesday 7th April: Chamber Concert
Thursday 9th April: Choral and Orchestral Concert
Beethoven Symphony No.7, Ravel Tombeau de Couperin, Ralph Vaughan Williams Epithalamion, conducted by Ben Glassberg
Friday 10th April: Chamber Concert
Saturday 11th April: Chorus & Orchestra
Bach Mass in B minor, conducted by John Butt
Sunday 12th April: Closing Concert (matinee)
Copland Appalachian Spring , Mozart Clarinet Concerto, soloist Emile Souvagie, conducted by Daniel Hogan
For more information click here.
Tickets avaliable here from 21st February 2026.
How to get to us
By car
St Endellion lies near Port Isaac on the B3314 which runs between Wadebridge and Delabole. The postcode is PL29 3TP
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
Bude Food Festival combining an Artisan Food Market with a selection of Street Foods, will be held in the beautiful setting of The Castle grounds on Monday 6th April.
Bringing you a selection of wonderful food, everything from locally reared sausages, freshly baked bread and cakes to sumptuous jam and sauces, and if you fancy a tipple try a flavoured gin, local beer or cider.
Celetrabate Easter at Lappa Valley, with fun including Easter Egg Hunt and our famous Duck Races!
All three railways will be open to ride, pedal swans on the lake, indoor soft play, outdoor adventure play areas, adventure and Frisbee golf and delious food, drink and cakes in The Engine Shed Cafe plus much more.