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Bal Maiden - a mixed media exhibition by Katie Hancock

Katie and her collaborator, the Bal maiden explore art as a form of belonging and self care inspired by the Tin Coast.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Botallack Count House hosts the work of Katie Hancock who aims to take visitors on a journey around the Tin Coast with a focus on the Bal maiden experience. Her work reflects upon the role of women past and present and their lives within the home but also in industry.

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Accessibility

There is accessible parking and ramped access to Botallack Count House, and accessible toilet facilities on site. For further information please call 01736 786934 or visit the accessibility article on the website.

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The exhibition will run during Botallack Count House opening hours, please see the website for times. Botallack and Botallack Count House are free to visit. The Count House Cafe (not National Trust) will be open, serving tasty snacks and drinks. There is plenty of parking available, charges apply (free for National Trust members).

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Upcoming events

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Daily tours - The Bal Maidens of Botallack 

Find out more about the work and life of women and Bal maidens on the Tin Coast.

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on
1 Mar to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 14:30
+ 246 other dates or times
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International Women's Day 2025! A talk by Lucetta Radcliffe. 

We welcome Lucetta Radcliffe, Musician, Composer and Artistic Director of the Bal Maiden Musical to help us celebrate women of the past.

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on
8 Mar 2025
at
15:00 to 16:15
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Art exhibition by Rosie Mack 

Botallack Count House welcomes back local artist, Rosie Mack.

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on
28 Apr to 31 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 94 other dates or times
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Experimental art by Cornwall College 

Botallack Count House is hosting an exhibition of experimental artwork by students from Cornwall College FE Art and Design, organised by the National Trust and facilitated by internationally acclaimed artist Peter Ward.

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on
1 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 30 other dates or times