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Summer Activities and Events

Join us for an action packed Summer, whatever the weather!

From Sunday July 18^th until Friday September 3^rd there is something to do every day...

 

Sundays:

July 18^th, 25^th / August 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th

Tin Smelting demonstrations by Geoff Treseder

Local craftsman and metallurgist Geoff Treseder demonstrates how to transform rock into metal. Demonstrations at 1130, 1230, 1.15 and 2pm. No booking required. Free with site admission.

 

 

 

 

Mondays: 

July 19^th, 26^th / August 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th 

Hand drilling 

A chance to have a go at the jobs miners and bal maidens would have done 200 years ago, try hand drilling, hand barrowing and crushing rocks using a bucking iron. Suitable for all ages (except those using the bucking iron must be over 8 yrs). All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. No booking required, sessions run between 1.30 - 2.30 pm. Free with site admission.

and

Geevor Talks

Listen to a 20 min talk on a fascinating aspect of mining history, really brings the site to life! No booking required, talks will start at 12.30 pm. Free with site admission.

 

 Tuesdays:

July 27^th / August 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th 

Sword in the Stone demonstrations by Neil Burridge.

Neil Burridge, Bronze-Age Metalworker and Celtic Craftsman, shows how to cast a Bronze-Age sword and how this ancient metal was worked. 12.30pm and 2.30pm. No booking required. Free with site admission.

 

 

 

Wednesdays: 

July 21^st, 28^th / August 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th / September 1^st

Hand drilling 

A chance to have a go at the jobs miners and bal maidens would have done 200 years ago, try hand drilling, hand barrowing and crushing rocks using a bucking iron. Suitable for all ages (except those using the bucking iron must be over 8 yrs). All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. No booking required, sessions run between 1.30 - 2.30 pm. Free with site admission.

and

Geevor Talks

Listen to a 20 min talk on a fascinating aspect of mining history, really brings the site to life! No booking required, talks will start at 12.30 pm. Free with site admission.

and, just for Wed 25^th Aug, there is another opportunity to see...

Sword in the Stone demonstrations

By bronze metalworker, Neil Burridge at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. No booking required. Free with site admission!

 

Thursdays: 

July 29^th / August 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th

Sword in the Stone  demonstrations by Neil Burridge. 

Neil Burridge, Bronze-Age Metalworker and Celtic Craftsman, shows how to cast a Bronze-Age sword and how this ancient metal was worked.12.30pm and 2.30pm . No booking required. Free with site admission.

 

Fridays: 

July 23^rd, 30^th / August 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th / September 3^rd

Hand drilling 

A chance to have a go at the jobs miners and bal maidens would have done 200 years ago, try hand drilling, hand barrowing and crushing rocks using a bucking iron. Suitable for all ages (except those using the bucking iron must be over 8 yrs). All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. No booking required, sessions run between 1.30 - 2.30 pm. Free with site admission.

and

Geevor Talks

Listen to a 20 min talk on a fascinating aspect of mining history, really brings the site to life! No booking required, talks will start at 12.30 pm. Free with site admission.

and

Drop-in art sessions

Get creative and have a go at different tin mining themed arts and crafts activities. Free with site admission. Running 10am-3pm in the Hard Rock Gallery. No booking required. Free with site admission.