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Please note you need to book tickets for East Pool Mine and Michell's Engine House. You can book on the day for East Pool Mine tours. Every Thursday time slots will be available for the next 14 days.
East Pool Mine is open for pre-booked tours only and Michell's Engine House is open for pre-booked self led visits. We encourage you to book your visit in advance. In this article you'll find out everything you need to know about arranging your visit.
East Pool Mine is open from Sundays through to Thursdays for pre-booked tours. The East Pool Mine tour last for approximately an hour and incorporates all of the main site.
Michell's Engine House is open for pre-booked self led visits Monday to Thursday. There are two booking slots available on each day. Please be aware that Michell's Engine House is in a different location to East Pool Mine, located approximately 0.3 miles from the main site. Please follow this link for a site map showing the route between Michell's and East Pool Mine.
Check availability and book your visit.
If you set up an account when you made your booking, you will be able to amend the date/time of your booking online up to 24 hours before the date of your visit, or by calling 0344 249 1895
If you are a member and can no longer attend, please let us know by giving us a call on 0344 249 1895
If you’re coming to East Pool Mine or Michell's Engine House by car, free parking is available at the Morrisons car park off Agar Road. (TR153NH). Look for the black National Trust sign at the far end of the car park.
When you arrive at East Pool Mine, please enter through the green pedestrian gate, at the far end of Morrisons car park. Please have your ticket ready to show, either on your phone or a printed copy. If you’re a member of the National Trust you’ll also be asked to show your membership card. You will be accompanied throughout your visit.
If you have booked a visit to Michell's Engine House please be aware that Michell's is located approximately 0.3 miles away from the main East Pool Mine site. To get to Michell's please walk past Morrisons to cross the road at the pedestrian crossing on Agar Road. Michell's Engine House is approximately 0.3 miles or six minute walk from the carpark, away from the main East Pool Mine site. Look for the engine house on the left hand side of Agar Road.
Please arrive at East Pool Mine and Michell's Engine House within 10 minutes of your timeslot. If you are more than 10 minutes late then entry will be at the discretion of the property team.
Please note you need to book tickets for East Pool Mine and Michell's Engine House. You can book on the day for East Pool Mine tours. Every Thursday time slots will be available for the next 14 days.
In the mining heartland of Cornwall and once the home of Cornish mine engineer Richard Trevithick.
High-up on the exposed cliffs of the 'Tin Coast' and part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. At its heart, the restored 1840s beam engine running on steam. Open by pre-booked tours.