Morwellham Quay

Local nameMorwellham Quay
LocationGulworthy, UK

Morwellham Quay is an historic river port in Devon, England that developed to support the local mines. The port had its peak in the Victorian era and is now run as a tourist attraction and museum. It is the terminus of the Tavistock Canal, and has its own copper mine.

The open-air museum includes the restored 19th-century village, the docks and quays, a restored ship, the George and Charlotte copper mine which is toured by a small train, a Victorian farm and a nature reserve with trails.

In July 2006, UNESCO awarded World Heritage Site status to the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape area.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morwellham_Quay

Official Website https://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk/

Email morwellham@btmmail.co.uk

Phone +44 1822 832 766

Address Morwellham, PL19 8JL Tavistock, UK

Coordinates 50°30'20.156" N -4°11'44.62" E

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