19 acres if history and fun in West Cornwall. Heartlands is being touted as “Cornwalls first free cultural playground”. Featuring events and activities ever changing, Heartlands is open year round and is unique from anything else in the world today.


Developed by the community for the community as well as the thousands of visitors to the area each year, Heartlands is a redeveloped area which was left largely untouched since its closure in 1998. Once a part of the tin mining industry, the area, known as Robinsons Shaft is part of the Cornwall and West West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site and is said to be of great historical significance.


What makes this area so special and unique from others in the area is the preservation of much of the more historic architecture from times past. Only recently closed, unlike other areas which may have fallen into disrepair, this site is still intact offering a more in depth look at the history of the region and the culture of the area.


Opened to the public in Spring 2012, this is one of the growing areas for tourists this year.


What To Do


Celebrating fun and cultural heritage, the site offers much to see and do year round including:


  • Diaspora Botanical Gardens
  • Adventure Playground
  • East Pool Mine
  • King Edward mine
  • Geology wall and experiment tables
  • Electric and steam winders and boilers
  • Interactive map of Cornwall
  • Social history soundscape
  • 270° film projection
  • Robinson's Engine House
  • Engine House Tours


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