Location: St Austell
Top Things to do in St Austell
Top 6 Museums in St Austell, England
St Austell (/sɪnt ˈɔːstəl/; Cornish: S. Austel) is a civil parish and major town in Cornwall, England, UK. It is situated on the south coast, approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Bodmin and 30 miles (48 km) west of the border with Devon.
Restaurants in St Austell
1. Wheal Martyn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 580 reviews
The Park tells the story of the men, women and children who lived worked and played in the shadow of the clay tips around St Austell. With a history dating from 1746 to the present the museum is situated next to a modern clay pit which can be seen from a spectacular viewing platform. Cafe and shop with Cornish produce.
Reviewed By DaveBAmersham - Little Chalfont, United Kingdom
As a visitor to the county I was totally unaware how important clay production is to the local economy in real terms. This site is a well designed homage to clay production as it is actually a disused clay pit with working equipment which shows the production process from start to finish. The visit starts with a walk through a museum which with artefacts, exhibits, photos and explanatory prose which starts the visit off perfectly. Most of non Cornish people are aware of copper and tin mining but not clay production. Well worth a visit.
2. Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,402 reviews
Europe's largest private collection of shipwreck artefacts with nearly 8,000 artefacts from over 150 shipwrecks located in Charlestown, Cornwall. (A UNESCO World Heritage site)
Reviewed By 127carolf - Godalming, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit, beautiful and lovely restaurants , easy to find, spotlessly clean, and the people are very welcoming.. enjoyed our visit
3. St Austell Town Museum
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
4. Atishoo Gallery
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Atishoo Gallery is full to the brim with coastal inspired homewares, original art, prints, cards, jewellery, pottery and glassware. Now in their 17th year in the historic village of Charlestown, owners and artists Liz and Paul have built up a reputation for sourcing an eclectic range of gift-ware all designed or made in the UK. They also offer a bespoke picture framing service in the onsite workshop, framing everything from photos to original art and memorabilia. The gallery is based in a two storey barn conversion in a pretty courtyard opposite the chapel.
5. Cscape Art
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By rhonal85
Lots of nice limited edition prints of cornish scenes , Fishermen and tin miners, Lucky for me i was given one i liked as a present.
6. Craft Kiln
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
