YHA Portreath
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Cycle store
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Free parking on premises
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BBQ area
Blue Hills Mine
Overview
Wander the site and meet the craftsmen who extract the ore, dress it, smelt it, refine it and make it into fantastic jewellery.
Visit the Blue Hills website
What makes it special
- See how raw tin ore is turned into jewellery
Opening Times
9th April to 12th October 2019
Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 14:00
Price
Adults - £7.00
Children - £3.00
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