More than just a mine - Poldark mine is a site with something for all the family "One of the two most atmospheric mine tours . . . . in Europe, the other being the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland" SIR NEIL COSSONS, Former CHAIRMAN, ENGLISH HERITAGE   Follow in the Footsteps Of 18th Century Cornish Tin Miners Unique PREHISTORIC evidence of working for alluvial tin, the site of the first recorded TIN STAMPS in the Duchy (1493) and its 18th century TIN MINE makes Poldark one of Cornwall’s most important heritage sites. Situated in the picturesque Wendron Valley, now a WORLD HERITAGE SITE, once the scene of intense industrial activity, the site’s attractive surroundings and gardens belie its industrial past. In addition to its important heritage the site has a wide range of activities - search the Gemsands for DIAMONDS and PRECIOUS GEMSTONES - PAN for REAL alluvial GOLD - THROW A POT at the potter's wheel -MAKE A CANDLE - try your hand at WOODTURNING - wander through the MUSEUM - watch the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site video - make your own souvenir in the SANDS OF CORNWALL - have a snack in the POLDARK CAFE - visit the Mine Shop for a range of Poldark goods and REAL GEMSTONE JEWELRY and FACETED GEMSTONES Poldark is once again the scene of activity with craft workshops run by local crafts people including jewellers, candle makers, pottery makers, ceramic painters and wood turners. Poldark is by far Cornwall's most popular mining heritage site. An independent site, rescued from receivers in 2000 by local mining heritage enthusiasts, Poldark receives no public funding support but is assisted by volunteers including Cornwall Mine Rescue Organization Poldark Mine - A Jewell in the Crown of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site Poldark Mine an adventure unlike any other with something for all the family 'One of the two most atmospheric mine tours .. in Europe’ Sir Neil Cossons, former Chairman English Heritage 2011 OPENING TIMES 10 am - 5.30 pm. Last Mine Tour 4 pm Spring: 17th April to 15th July. Open Sunday to Friday - Closed on Saturdays Summer: 16th July to 31st August OPEN EVERY DAY Autumn: 1st September to 30th October CLOSED SATURDAYS Organised groups at other times by appointment GUIDED MINE TOUR Including SITE ENTRY Family: (2+2) £23.50 (2+1) £22.00 Adult: £9.50 Child: £6.00 Senior: £9.00 Site Only: Adults £2.50 Children under 16 FREE All prices include VAT 10% discount on a Family Mine Tour Valid until end of October 2011 on presentation of a printed copy of this advertisement - not valid with any other offer (PLEASE NOTE THE RESTRICTIONS BELOW) Evening ‘Ghost Tours’ An atmospheric tour through the partially candle lit mine accompanied by a paranormal investigator and a Poldark Mine Guide Tuesdays & Thursdays during April, July and August Adults £12.00 Children £7.00 Special Halloween Ghost Tours 9.00pm & 11.00pm call for details and prices 01326 573 173 Only Adult and Child tickets are available for Ghost Tours Read the Mostghost's Team Report PLEASE NOTE Poldark Mine is a genuine 18th century tin mine and a Registered Mine. For safety reasons the carrying of children underground is strictly forbidden. The admission of children under 4 on the mine tour is at the Guide's discretion. For safety reasons the wearing of open backed, in particular 'flip flops', and high healed shoes is not permitted on the tour. The tour is unsuitable for those in wheelchairs.  Evening ‘Ghost Tours’