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
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Koru Kayaking
4 miles Experienced guides offer two hour coastal tours from Trevaunance Cove (St Agnes), or river kayaking on the Frenchman Creek Adventure. Visit the website
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Coastal Rush
Experience Cornwall’s famously spectacular coastline with a Coasteering adventure, a unique combination of swimming, climbing, scrambling, traversing and cliff jumping. Visit the Coastal Rush websi
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Climbing in Perranporth
Cligger Head between Perranporth and St Agnes offers pleasant climbs at the lower grades up to 120ft. (Climbs 26, granite, tidal altitude, NW).
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Walking and Rambling in Perranporth
Try a four mile section of the stunning walk from Perranporth to St Agnes, discovering the industrial and geological heritage of the area.
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Mountain biking in Perranporth
The Coast to Coast trail from the Atlantic north coast at Portreath to the Channel South Coast at Devoran, follows the Bissoe tram line through a beautiful valley, rich with wildlife and Cornish minin
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Cycling in Perranporth
The Cornish Cycle Way passes nearby, revealing historic towns and fishing villages, distinctive landscapes and friendly pubs as well as a colourful tradition of arts and crafts and festivals.
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Watersports in Perranporth
Take to the waves! The hostel is just ten minutes from Perranporth beach, one of the finest surfing and body boarding locations in Cornwall.
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Perranporth Surf School
This well established surf school prides itself in providing fun and informative lessons for all ages and abilities. Visit the website
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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
Pay homage to this state-of-the-art brewing facility, including the press house and distillery, followed by a free tasting. Have a look around their museum. Take a ride around the orchards
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Cornwall Surf Academy
Don't miss out on something the area is famous for! Try an action packed surf lesson and take to the waves.
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Cycling in Portreath
There's a great 12 mile cycle route that takes you from Portreath right across Cornwall to Devoran.
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Walking and Rambling in Portreath
A 25 minute walk through lovely woodland ends at the coast in Portreath. Enjoy the great surfing beach or relax in one of the cafes and watch people riding the waves!
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Mountain biking in Portreath
There's a great 12 mile cycle route that takes you from Portreath right across Cornwall to Devoran.
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Watersports in Portreath
The North Cornish Coast and lakes offer a range of water sports both inland and on the sea.
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Blue Reef Aquarium
Dive into a breathtaking 3D underwater world and be transported below the ocean's surface to watch some of the planet's fascinating creatures. Discover fantastic creatures that live in our
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Newquay Zoo
See penguins in their pool, visit creepy crawlies in the tropical house, watch big cats have lunch and learn about conservation. Visit the website
