Play & Outdoor Adventure

Heartlands will be a spectacular, free playground for visitors of all ages, all year round. With one of the largest children's adventure areas in the South West, gardens, lakes and fountains, nature trails and parkland, plus links to cycling routes for those keen to discover the surrounding countryside, exploring the heart of Cornwall couldn't be more fun.

Arts, Entertainment and Events

Celebrating local talent and creativity in a riot of colour and spectacle, Heartlands will offer a developing programme of art exhibitions, festivals and music and theatre performances attracting visitors throughout the year.

Two outdoor spaces will accommodate performances and events for up to 6,000 people, while two market squares will hold farmer's markets and arts fairs. A series of adaptable indoor venues, including an audio-visual theatre, will host everything from regional business conferences to community group meetings and craft workshops.

Gardens & Planting

With sensory gardens, lakes, water features, and nature trails, the ever-changing landscape at Heartlands will be paradise for nature lovers and gardeners. Read more about the gardens at Heartlands...

Food

From farmer's markets to food festivals, visitors to Heartlands will have the chance to sample produce from the region's best and most innovative food producers and suppliers.

Fresh, healthy, local specialities produced using sustainable sources and farming techniques will take centre stage at the restaurant and café, and everything from organically-reared meats to artisan chocolates will be on offer at Heartlands' two outdoor market squares.

History & Heritage

Heartlands will be a landmark destination within the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. At the centre of the development, the Grade II listed Robinson's Shaft mine complex will be restored to become an exhibition centre to cover the past, present and future of Cornish ingenuity enabling visitors to learn more about Cornwall's mining history, landscape and cultural heritage.

The complex will house an innovation and interpretation centre with a permanent exhibition of colourful, interactive learning resources and historic artefacts.

Learning

Heartlands aims to engage, intrigue and excite the imagination of every visitor.

Thought-provoking art installations will be dotted throughout the development to enrich understanding and appreciation of the region's cultural and natural heritage.

In collaboration with local schools and colleges, Heartlands will offer a wide range of hands-on learning activities focused around the key themes of Cornish mining history, heritage and culture, science and energy. These will range from outdoor seminars and events days to craft workshops and gardening projects.

In addition, the Heartlands website will provide detailed case studies and learning resources for students wishing to learn more about the project's development.