Things to see and do at East Pool Mine

The main complex of buildings was once where important above-ground work took place for the mine. Explore the mining models and hands-on activities which explain how the mine worked.

 

There’s tea and coffee available here if you are in need of refreshments and a small shop which has a selection of interesting books​.

 

Watch a short film which brings to life the story of Cornish mining and tells why mining was so important in Cornwall. Through modern and archive films and stunning photography, discover more about this World Heritage Site.

 

You can even see the original foundations of the building through the glass floor.

 

Come and see this great whim (wheel) at Michell's turn and experience the sounds and smells of the engine in action. Why not find out more about Cornish Pasties and have a go at making one out of felt?

 

Michell’s opens from 12 noon-4pm, so be sure to plan your visit to allow plenty of time to explore this building.

 

Taylor’s Engine House was once the very heart of East Pool Mine. The pumping engine is the third largest ever made and ran 24 hours a day.

 

The friendly and knowledgeable guides can tell you more about the men who used to work here. Don’t miss the view from the top.

 

There’s a fun brass rubbing trail, with nine clues hidden around the mine. Ask at Reception for this free family activity when you arrive and see if you can complete the picture.​ There's also a 'Poisoned Powder Trail' relating to the mine's production of the poison arsenic.

 

Have a go at the activities in the boiler room. The information panels paint a fantastic view of what life was like in the mine over 100 years ago.​

 

Leave the boiler room through the flue tunnel to get to the inside of the large chimney where waste gases were originally pumped out. From here you can see right up to the sky far above. 

 

Kids can do the '50 things' challenge at East Pool and make a grass trumpet, hunt for bugs or even make a home for creepy crawlies.