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Morwellham Quay

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This award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar. Here in the heart of the spectacular Tamar Valley, amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling farmland, a lost world lives again.

Costumed staff welcome visitors to the restored port and help to transport you back to the bustling 1860s when heaps of gleaming copper ore filled the quays and a forest of ships' masts lined the river. All human life is here as you explore the busy assay office, marvel at the over-crowded miner's cottages and stroll through the delightful, walled gardens.

Whether you've an interest in Cornish mining, Victorian history, shipping in the age of sail, cottage gardens, reed-beds, old farm machinery, or if you simply want a continually stimulating and entertaining day out Morwellham Quay is the place to visit.

Morwellham Quay

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Further Information: Take a journey underground into the copper mine. Here son et lumiere displays illustrate the harsh working conditions of Victorian miners and our train drivers offer an expert commentary on the technical aspects of hard rock mining.
Groups: Set in 150 acres of the spectacular landscape of the Tamar Valley, the open-air museum at Morwellham Quay is a wonderful resource for educational groups. The museum encompasses the restored 19th century village, the docks and quays (complete with restored ships), the George and Charlotte copper mine, a Victorian farm and the beautiful gardens and nature reserve. A visit can be useful for teaching many aspects of the curriculum and we can tailor a visit to suit your needs, examples of different types of visit are listed below.
Site Description: Museum
Site Facilities: Shop / Kiosk