Festival of Archaeology: Celebration Day
Join us in celebrating the world of archaeology with free entry and events all day!
- Booking advisable
- Free event
Enjoy this Celebration day at Godolphin in partnership with the Godolphin Cross Community Association and Cornwall Heritage Trust, with free entry and events all day!
Walks:
Big Dig Site visits: join Stephen Polglase on a special tour of excavations at Wheal Breage, on the side of Tregonning Hill. Find out more about what we discovered and the mining history of the site. Walks begin at the Welcome Hut at Godolphin, booking a free ticket required.
Talks: Understanding Wheal Breage, a conversation between Lead Archaeologist, Charles Johns and farmer and mining expert, Stephen Polglase Free talk,but spaces limited. Please book your seat for this talk.
2:30pm in the Kings Room
Heritage makers/demonstrations:
Metal working jewellery making or basket making with Anna pope 11am - 1pm
Basket weaving wtih Geraldine Jones 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Experimental archaeology: have a go at making cordage and loop braids with Sally Herriett All day
Natural Pigment painting with the Cornwall Heritage Trust All day
Sonic Archaeologists with Justin Wiggan All day
Communal Withy Weaving with Amy Webb All day
Community Collaborative large drawing All day
As well as a range of archaeology activities including a sand tray test pit!
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
There is a Tramper (powered mobility vehicle) and all terrain wheelchair available to hire (advise to pre-book Tramper and wheelchair hire by emailing godolphin@nationaltrust.org.uk). The property also has an easy-read guide, large-print guide and a visual story.
- What to bring and wear
We recommend wearing stout footwear at Godolphin due to uneven and cobbled surfaces.
Upcoming events
Visit the house at Godolphin
Venture into Godolphin House and discover the rich history within the walls of this once great mining powerhouse. Find out more about those who lived here and lives they led, in what was once Cornwall's largest and finest house.
Godolphin Mining Heritage Walk
Enjoy a short walk through a mining landscape, with one of our volunteer guides, who will highlight the features of mining that remain and tell you more about the historic relationship between Godolphin and mining.
Bat Walk at Godolphin
Take a walk with our Godolphin Ranger to meet the bats that call this special place home.
Summer of Play at Godolphin
Are you ready for a summer of play? Join us at Godolphin for a summer chock-full of fun activities for all the family to enjoy.