Bodmin & Wenford Railway 2026
Cornwall
The Crown Engine Houses at Botallack Mine 2026
These engine houses stand in a dramatic location on the rugged cliffs on the north Cornish coast. At its peak, over 100 engine houses dotted the St Just district, but the Botallack Mine closed in 1895 due to falling copper and tin prices. Despite its closure, the mine has left a lasting impact on the area. Its underwater workings, which extended half a mile beneath the seabed, were carved out with hammers, chisels, and gunpowder – a true testament to the perseverance of the Cornish miners who worked there.
Contacts
Operator: National Trust
Address: on the Tin Coast Botallack Nr Just Cornwall TR19 7QQ
- Telephone: 01736 786 934
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Access at all times. Visit website for more details. Also (https://explorecornwall.uk/attractions/botallack-mine/)
Travel
- By Rail: Penzance / 7 miles
Facilities
- Parking
The site has been preserved as a monument to the area’s mining history, with the remnants of industrial ruins, including chimney stacks and engine houses, still visible today. It is considered to be one of the most important mining landscapes in the world.
A walk along the coastal path provides a stunning view of the cliffs, and it is easy to imagine what it must have been like for the miners who worked there.
