Cornwall Gold has record year

Cornwall Gold, the home of one of Europe’s last original tin stream works, has experienced a record year with visitor numbers up by 23% over the summer months, despite Cornwall having experienced an overall dip in visitor numbers.

It said this increase in visitors has helped support its ongoing Tolgus Mill restoration works which are entirely funded by Cornwall Gold.

The first phase of work began in November last year with the focus on repairing the roof that shelters the Frame House section of this Grade II listed building.

Cornwall Gold’ managing director Mike Taylor said: “We are so proud to be regenerating the mill in such a sustainable way, allowing visitors to make a positive difference knowing their proceeds are used to help keep our history alive. It has been lovely seeing so many travel from miles away just to learn about Cornwall’s milling past. Being able to witness Cornish engineering in action has been a real draw along with our new, interactive Tolgus exhibition. With the new roof now in place, visitors will be able to experience more than ever and we are looking forward to welcoming schools groups and residents over the coming months, knowing they will leave proud of the pioneering work our ancestors undertook right here at Tolgus Mill.”

Free to enter, Cornwall Gold offers visitors the opportunity to experience the interactive Tolgus Mill exhibition as well as the mill itself. They process and smelt tin on-site, which is then added to their Tolgus jewellery collection sold onsite as well as online.

Plans are in place for the second phase of restoration works in 2025.