Museums & Galleries · Falmouth
King Edward Mine
📍 TR14 9HW
Photo: Chris Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Guided tour of a working Cornish tin mill
- See the last remaining Holman Winder in action
- Unique 1901 Californian Stamps and a Cornish Round Frame
- Recreated Rag Frames used by 19th-century 'Bal Maidens'
- Explore 22 acres of historic mining landscape and engine houses
King Edward Mine is a former working tin mine turned museum in Camborne, Cornwall, where volunteer guides lead you through a historic Cornish tin mill and explain working equipment, including the last remaining Holman Winder and a rare Cornish Round Frame. You can explore 22 acres of mining landscape with four Cornish engine houses, a recreated set of Rag Frames once used by 'Bal Maidens', and a café open all year round. It suits anyone curious about Cornwall's mining past, families and walkers alike, with a large car park and wheelchair access to the mill, though sturdy footwear is advised. The site sits within the Cornish Mining World Heritage area near Camborne, with Camborne station 1.1 miles away and Portreath beach 4 miles off, and there are 74 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to base themselves nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Open for summer until 28th October 2026, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Parking
- Large car park with level access to the museum entrance
- Dogs
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome
- Accessibility
- All exhibitions and the working mill are wheelchair accessible, though floors are uneven
- Best for
- Visitors interested in Cornish mining heritage, families and walking groups
From the attraction's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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