Morwellham Quay and Tamar Valley Trust

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock, West Devon PL19 8JL, England

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Morwellham Quay and Tamar Valley Trust is an award museum that is winning that types part of some sort of Heritage site.Features consist of a historic village, Copper Mine, slot, and a railway. It's only 4 miles west of Tavistock, and edges the River that is stunning Tamar. There is plenty to see and do here, rendering it a place that is very good take the children for an interesting, interactive, and enjoyable day out!The living history team will help you discover the missing world of Victorian mining while you travel by train along the banks associated with the river on a narrow measure Mine Railway, then venture deep underground and experience the harsh working conditions miners would have faced into the George and Charlotte Copper Mine! You'll see the actual abandoned workplaces and read about the technical side of mining through the train driver.You can really escape the hubbub of everyday life as you wander through this village that is enchanting look at the pottery, see animals, and even dress up like a Victorian lady, gent or child! You may want to move inside a miner that is crowded cottage, walk along the initial quaysides and docks, and find out the historic wood cruising ketch 'Garlandstone'.There is also a lot of gorgeous and tranquil countryside to enjoy too, and you can also bring the family pooch along, supplied they have been maintained the lead.

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Morwellham Quay and Tamar Valley Trust
Morwellham Quay, Tavistock, West Devon, PL19 8JL, England

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