Daily tours - The Bal Maidens of Botallack
Find out more about the work and life of women and Bal maidens on the Tin Coast.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
We are offering daily tours which look at key areas of the landscape pertinent to the toil of women and Bal maidens set to work at Botallack.
The tour will last approximately 30 minutes, depending on the preference of the group.
Please note: walks are subject to cancellation based on adverse weather conditions and are subject to staff and volunteer availability.
Ground conditions are uneven and can be muddy and slippery, especially in the early Spring and Autumn so stout footwear is recommended.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
No booking needed but please call ahead to check if visiting specifically to join the tour.
- Meeting point
Meet at Botallack Count House at 1:50pm for 2pm start.
- What to bring and wear
Stout footwear is recommended.
- Accessibility
There is accessible parking and ramped access to Botallack Count House, and accessible toilet facilities on site. For any further information please call 01736 786934. Tours can be adapted to individual needs so please call ahead to find out more. BSL tours on tablet, easy-read guide, large print guide and visual story available.
- Other
Botallack and Botallack Count House are free to visit. The Count House Cafe (independently run) will be open, serving tasty snacks and drinks. There is plenty of parking available, charges apply (free for National Trust members). Please note: walks are subject to cancellation based on adverse weather conditions and are subject to volunteer availability. If you plan to visit Botallack specifically for this event we recommend calling ahead to check.
Upcoming events
Bal Maiden - a mixed media exhibition by Katie Hancock
Katie and her collaborator, the Bal maiden explore art as a form of belonging and self care inspired by the Tin Coast.
International Women's Day 2025! A talk by Lucetta Radcliffe.
We welcome Lucetta Radcliffe, Musician, Composer and Artistic Director of the Bal Maiden Musical to help us celebrate women of the past.
Experimental art by Cornwall College
Botallack Count House is hosting an exhibition of experimental artwork by students from Cornwall College FE Art and Design, organised by the National Trust and facilitated by internationally acclaimed artist Peter Ward.