Museums · South West England
Robinsons Shaft
In or near Pool.
Robinsons Shaft — 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
- Moseley Junction (Low Level) · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Robinsons Shaft 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
- 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
Robinsons Shaft is a museum located in South-West England, postcode TR15. It focuses on the region's mining heritage and history. The site provides insights into the local industry and its significance to the community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2253, -5.2712
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Carn Brea
- Postcode
- TR15 3QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Moseley Junction (Low Level) — 2.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
Sources
- osm: way/390468244 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robinsons Shaft?
- Robinsons Shaft is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR15 3QY), in the parish of Carn Brea.
- What is Robinsons Shaft?
- Robinsons Shaft — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Robinsons Shaft?
- The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 2.4 km away. The nearest town is Pool. Drivers can use postcode TR15 3QY.
- Is Robinsons Shaft a protected site?
- Yes — Robinsons Shaft is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Robinsons Shaft free to visit?
- Yes, Robinsons Shaft is free to enter.
- How do I get to Robinsons Shaft?
- The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR15 3QY.