Fascinating museum of the history of this mine and the local tin mining industry in Cornwall. The... read more
The King Edward Mine Museum is a great way to spend a few hours for a visit if you are down in... read more
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Fascinating museum of the history of this mine and the local tin mining industry in Cornwall. The guided tour was top notch, provided by very knowledgeable volunteer guides ... very personal and personable! One of the best things about this museum is that it has...More
The King Edward Mine Museum is a great way to spend a few hours for a visit if you are down in Cornwall. Me and my family only became aware of this little gem by the ads in the free tourist booklets that you can...More
The whole purpose of our visit was to try the culinary delights we'd been told of at The Crowst Hut, as we already knew the King Edward Mine Museum would be closed that day. This attraction is geographically beyond the back of beyond but, having...More
Very local, for me anyway - tucked away is a cafe called 'The Croust Hut' which we visited after a recommendation. Glad we did, small, friendly, prompt service, dog & child friendly (if that applies). Good coffee, fresh cakes, daily specials & a very good...More
Went with a group of 15 from St Austell U3A. Initial contact very pleasant and helpful. We were made to feel very welcome and we all found the tour interesting and informative. Lunch was pre-booked at the cafe. Food nicely presented and very tasty. Highly...More
Many thanks, Merangue, I hope you will spread the word in U3A that it is a good day out. We are open some days in October 2017 including half-term.
A great informative tour with working examples of refining of tin and instruction of methods the two guides were extremely knowledgable of workings through the ages and the transformation with industrial methods and mechanisation improving safety and working conditions
Small museums run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers can be absolutely great and well worth seeking out. This one is no exception, it was an interesting and informative visit that gave us a much better understanding of what is now a beautiful landscape. A friendly...More
This is run by volunteers who really know their stuff. Good demos but not really for small kids. But great value for money.
We heard about The Croust Hut locally via friends so dropped in . This little place is a real jewell in the local crown, fast well prepared nicely served food, snacks and main meals are available . There is also a stunning choice of home...More
An interesting place to visit. After parking in the huge car park we had trouble finding the entrance to the museum but when we did the staff were really helpful. Our guide did a good job explaining things to us, as a lot of items...More
