East Pool Mine – National Trust
Trevithick Road, Pool, TR15 3NP. Cornwall
Explore the mining heritage of Cornwall, see the size and scale of our industrial past. Discover why this is part of a World Heritage site, as important as Stonehenge and the Great Wall if China. From March 2025 there will be a new tour describing the mine site in the second world war. Find out the dangers and the surprising identities of those who risked their lives to keep the supply of raw materials for industry and munitions.
East Pool Mine is home to an impressive Cornish Beam engine used to pump water out of the tin mine. At the heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, learn more about the history of Cornish Mining.
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Cost
Free for National Trust Educational Group Members (annual cost £63)
Adult £9.90
Child £4.95
Discount on group bookings over 15 people. Currently they can only take payment by card, please ring to arrange payment.
Venue Details
Contact
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/east-pool-mine
Address
Trevithick Road, Pool
TR15 3NP. Cornwall
Opening Hours
March – October: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. November - February: Monday and Wednesday.