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 An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based
around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar. Here in the heart
of the spectacular Tamar Valley, amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling
farmland, a lost world lives again. Costumed staff welcome
visitors to the restored port and help to transport you back to the bustling
1860s when heaps of gleaming copper ore filled the quays and a forest of
ships' masts lined the river. All human life is here as you explore the busy
assay office, marvel at the over-crowded miner's cottages and stroll through
the delightful, walled gardens.
There's also an
opportunity for you to play your part! Authentic replica costumes are
available for you to promenade through the village, while the children find
out what life was really like working on the "dressing-floors" of the mine
or acting as servants in the "Manager's House".
 For many
a highlight of the visit is the journey underground into the copper mine.
Here son et lumiere displays illustrate the harsh working conditions of
Victorian miners and our train drivers offer an expert commentary on the
technical aspects of hard rock mining.
 By way of contrast
the Victorian farm and nature reserve offer you the chance to escape the
hustle and bustle of 21st century life as you wander through the tranquil
countryside with only the wildlife for company. Whether
you've an interest in Cornish mining, Victorian history, shipping in the age
of sail, cottage gardens, reed-beds, old farm machinery, or if you simply
want a continually stimulating and entertaining day out Morwellham Quay is
the place to visit! |
