Museums · South West England
King Edward Mine
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King Edward Mine — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Fred James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne · 1.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
King Edward Mine is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
King Edward Mine Museum offers an insightful look into the history of Cornish mining, showcasing a collection of mining equipment and machinery. Visitors can join guided tours, explore exhibitions, and enjoy the surrounding Great Flat Lode trail.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Edward Mine is a museum located in South-West England, postcode TR14. It focuses on the region's mining heritage and showcases the history of tin mining in Cornwall.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2039, -5.2756
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Camborne
- Postcode
- TR14 9HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Phone
- 01209 614681
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne — 1.7 km
- Opening
- Jun-Aug: Su-We 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.kingedwardmine.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/735051394 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Edward Mine?
- King Edward Mine is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR14 9HW), in the parish of Camborne.
- What is King Edward Mine?
- King Edward Mine — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Edward Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR14 9HW.
- Is King Edward Mine a protected site?
- Yes — King Edward Mine is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to King Edward Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR14 9HW.