Since the series began in 2015, the popularity of Poldark has seen thousands of fans descending on Cornwall to explore the beautiful scenery of the area for themselves, and to try to catch a glimpse of Ross Poldark himself, of course! When staying at our luxury Cornish cottages over the autumn months, why not try some of these Cornish Poldark experiences?
See the stunning landscape captured dramatically on screen in the flesh, and trace the footsteps of the leading stars on your holidays with these five things that every Poldark fan should do when visiting the Duchy.
The only surviving mill of its kind in Cornwall, it is also part of the heritage site. Take a tour and discover the process of tin streaming and how tin ore is smelted on site to create beautiful Cornish jewellery. You might not be able to pan your own gold, but there are plenty of wonderful treasures to find in their shop.
Levant Mine is the setting for Tressiders Rolling Mill in the show and is also part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site. As the only Cornish beam engine in the world that is still at its original site, it is thrilling to see this piece of history in action.
A visit to the series namesake, Poldark Mine should definitely be on your list. There are underground tours of the only complete underground mine in the county, where you can journey down 100ft of narrow passageways and get a feel for the dangerous conditions miners faced every day at mines like this all across Cornwall.
Discover the mining landscape from above the ground, and cycle the mining trails through a 37.5-mile network. Many of the routes follow the tramway and railway routes that were once used to transport ore and vital supplies to mining communities. Whether cycling or walking these routes, you can really see and feel how mining shaped the Cornish landscape.
For a chance to really recreate a scene from Poldark, go horse riding on Bodmin Moor. The riding schools in the area cater to the beginners or the experienced, and you can enjoy miles of moorland, woodland, rocky tors and bubbling streams.
Are you a fan of Poldark? If you have visited any of these places in Cornwall, let us know what you thought of them in the comments below!
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