Redruth
Redruth was once at the heart of Cornish mining and is now part of the Mining world heritage site. Cobweb tours will reveal the tales of this ancient Cornish town, as you take you through the streets that were once home to the great industrialists, including Boulton, Watt, Murdoch and Trevithick all pioneers of the age of steam. The Artist JWM Turner drew a sketch of the main street as he passed through and the great non-conformist brothers John and Charles Wesley preached in the town on a fairly regular basis.
Will and Hetty have several routes through the town all starting at the miner statue under the town clock. Check the bookings page to see when our next tour will be taking place.
New for October Half Term 2020
Come and join in some seasonal fun with cobweb's new tour for Hallowe'e. Follow Will and Hetty on a short route round Redruth as they delve into hallowe'en traditions from times gone by.
Meet at the miners statue in the centre Redruth and walk through the town to the historic butter market where you can discover the old customs divining your future, try your hand at carving a turnip lantern and discover some old cornish games.
This tour will be running on October 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and November 1 at 10am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm
Booking is essential as we are limiting our tours to groups of 6 at the moment. Please send us a message to book a place. Price is £6.00 for adults £4.00 for children.
The Dark Side of Redruth
Join Will and Hetty as they walk you through some of the darker moments of Redruth's past, as they regale you with tales of smugglers, murderers and the riots that once took place in the streets of Redruth.
This route takes just over an hour.
Availiable to book through the October half term on the following dates:
October 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and November 1
at 6pm and 8pm
William Murdoch and the Werewolf
Will and Hetty will guide you through the heart of the town as you discover the first domestic house to be lit by gas, the fascinating life of Gracey Briony and the less than saintly life of St Rumon!
This route takes about an hour.
Please contact us if you would like to arrange a time to do this tour.
Take a look around Plain-an-Gwarry
Will and Hetty explore Redruth's Green Lane and Plain-an-Gwarry. Take a look at where some of Redruth's notable residents used to live . Discover Bert Solomon one of Cornwall's greatest sportsmen.
This route takes about an hour.
Please contact us if you would like to arrange a time to do this tour.