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    Wheal Martyn

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    Situated in the heart of Cornwall, Wheal Martyn tells the story of Cornwall's largest mining industry, china clay and is set within two former Victorian clay works amongst acres of woodland and nature. China clay is the secret ingredient found in products we all use everyday - from ceramics to paint and cosmetics to paper and much more! Wheal Martyn is the perfect attraction to visit whatever the weather with an indoor Discovery Centre and historic building to explore as well as acres of grounds and nature trails, You'll discover stories and tales from the industry which shaped the landscape and lives of people in mid-Cornwall and see working waterwheels, tools and machinery. Enjoy the unique and historic Wheal Martyn at your own pace, take a guided tour, follow a map or follow your nose and see what you can find.

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    wendy37

    Sept 2020

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    3

    Friendly staff but disappointing visit

    Visit was under Covid restrictions but my husband and I were disappointed. I had checked the accessibility statement on the website before booking and it said that some of the site was naturally difficult to access... We accepted that there would be limitations but weren't really prepared for the extent of those limitations. It didn't help that the staff in the entrance areas today were not fully familiar with the layout of the site, particularly where the steps are in relation to the Covid one way routes. The staff were very friendly and were trying their best to help but intentions can't make up for lack of knowledge. My husband uses a "naked" mobility scooter with wide wheels and suspension.. It has proven more than adequate in "off road" trips in the past but was unable to negotiate the slope up to the nature trail picnic area. This meant that we were unable to access more than half of the noted points of interest in the trail. Listed on the nature trail are points a to k. We made it to point b with difficulty. On the main historic trail there are 25 points of interest: we made it to point 8 but may also have seen 16~19. On a positive note, the cafe was as described and the food was good

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    Carthew, St Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, PL26 8XG

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