Museums · South West England
Poldark Mine
In or near Boderwennack.
Poldark Mine — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
Chris Allen — 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
- Truthall Halt · 3.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Poldark Mine is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Poldark Mine is a museum located in South-West England, postcode TR13. It is notable for its historical significance in the mining industry, showcasing the region's tin mining heritage. The site offers insights into the 18th-century mining practices associated with the Poldark novels.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1384, -5.2440
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Wendron
- Postcode
- TR13 0ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.poldarkmine.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6943557620 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poldark Mine?
- Poldark Mine is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR13 0ES), in the parish of Wendron.
- What is Poldark Mine?
- Poldark Mine — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Poldark Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 3.4 km away. The nearest town is Boderwennack. Drivers can use postcode TR13 0ES.
- Is Poldark Mine a protected site?
- Yes — Poldark Mine is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Poldark Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR13 0ES.