Museums · South West England
Tolgus Tin
In or near Illogan.
Tolgus Tin — museum in Redruth, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Paul's Loop · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tolgus Tin is a museum in South-West England. Built or established in 1980, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Camborne and Redruth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area TR16.
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Official information
The Tolgus Tin museum, part of the Redruth Old Cornwall Society, highlights the rich industrial heritage of Redruth. Visitors can explore various exhibits related to local history, including the Redruth Brewery and precious stones, with activities available for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tolgus Tin is a museum located in Redruth, South-West England. Established in 1980, it focuses on the region's tin mining heritage. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its bryophyte diversity and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2531, -5.2413
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Redruth
- Postcode
- TR16 4HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Phone
- 01209 215084
- Established
- 1980
- Nearest railway station
- Paul's Loop — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am-3:30pm
- Official site
- rocsmuseum.wordpress.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q113363936 (CC0)
- commons: Tolgus Tin.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tolgus Tin?
- Tolgus Tin is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR16 4HN), in the parish of Redruth.
- What is Tolgus Tin?
- Tolgus Tin — museum in Redruth, England, UK.
- How do I get to Tolgus Tin?
- The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR16 4HN.
- When was Tolgus Tin built?
- Built or established in 1980.
- Is Tolgus Tin a protected site?
- Yes — Tolgus Tin is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tolgus Tin?
- The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR16 4HN.