Wayside Folk Museum
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Wayside
Folk Museum Tel : 01736 796945 |
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Text Toni
Jackson
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Wayside Folk Museum is the oldest private museum in Cornwall covering every aspect of life in Zennor and the surrounding district from 3000bc to the 1930's.
With over 5000 displays items split up into 12 different areas the museum gives a fascinating insight into what life was like for the residents of Zennor in times gone by.
The museum has some wonderful exhibits including the kitchen and parlour of a miller's cottage, a mill house and even a blacksmiths. These along with displays of domestic implements and stories of how people lived help to bring the 18th century back to life.
Other exhibits include fishing, farming, mining, domestic life and archaeology. There is certainly something for everyone at Wayside Folk Museum.
Children will not only enjoy the fascinating exhibits but can also take part in the quiz trail and receive a certificate. There is a café for refreshments as well as a gift and book shop.
