CORNWALL'S BEST KEPT SECRET

Discover all about the history of Cornish tin milling with untold stories, unique footage, interactive displays and so much more.

Our FREE, new, interactive exhibition is set out over 10,000 sq. foot. This is where Cornwall’s rich milling history is brought to life in an exciting way, right in the heart of Cornwall. Entry into Cornwall Gold is free and there is no need to book. However, if you want to plan ahead please do book below.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE AND DO

Discover Cornish history in our new free exhibition 

learn all about Cornwall's rich milling history

See the ingenious machines in action

DRESS UP AS A TIN MILLER OR BAL MAIDEN

Discover THE people of tolgus

Learn About THE CHEMISTRY OF TIN

INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS FOR ALL AGES

SEE HISTORIAL ARTEFACTS DUG UP ON SITE

SEE REAL CORNISH TIN RICH ROCK

Learn the history of tin

Geological History

Discover where tin came from and when it was discovered

The Bronze Age

Tin mining started in Britain, mainly Cornwall, during the Bronze Age over 3,500 years ago

The Roman Empire and Tin

It’s said that much of the motivation behind the Roman invasion of Britain during the Roman Empire

The Industrial Revolution

Manual work was slowly replaced by machines running on steam, wind and water, and the tin mining industry grew considerably

19th and 20th Century Tin Mining

During the nineteenth century, Cornwall is said to have produced more than  2 million tons of tin. But what is happening to tin today?

SEE HOW A TIN MILL ACTUALLY WORKS

The Tolgus Tin Streaming Mill smashes rock into tiny pieces, removing the tin ore from the stone, and then employs a host of inventions to separate the valuable tin.  For generations Tolgus tin was then exported all over the world and now finds its way into our unique Tolgus jewellery.

children and tin mill in action

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