About Camborne

Now quite a large town with a rich mining heritage which caused its substantial growth in the 19th century. Home of the inventor Richard Trevithick (famous for boilers and steam engines).

Another centre of the famous Cornish mining industry, Camborne grew in the 18th and 19th century with the development of copper and tin mining.

Some evidence of this former industry can be seen in the ruins of various stacks and engine houses, the last working tin mine was here too, closing only some 20 years ago

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Camping and Caravanning Site near Camborne centre:

Parbola Holiday Park (Camping and Caravanning Site) Hayle (2.96 miles)
Tehidy Holiday Park Wigwam Camping Cabins (Camping and Caravanning Site) Redruth (3.07 miles)
Beau Lotus Belle Tent (Camping and Caravanning Site) Camborne (3.41 miles)
Churchtown Farm Caravan and Camping Site (Camping and Caravanning Site) Hayle (3.77 miles)
Calloose Caravan Park (Camping and Caravanning Site) Hayle (4.37 miles)
Boscrege Caravan and Camping Park (Camping and Caravanning Site) Helston (6.69 miles)
Wayfarers Caravan and Camping Park (Camping and Caravanning Site) Penzance (7.68 miles)
Ayr Holiday Park (Camping and Caravanning Site) St Ives (8.31 miles)
Lower Pentreath Caravan and Campsite (Camping and Caravanning Site) Penzance (8.41 miles)
Leverton Place Caravan and Camping Park (Camping and Caravanning Site) Truro (8.50 miles)
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Nearest Beaches:

Bassetts Cove (2.57 miles) Small, sandy and not easy to get to (steep steps cliff derscent). Close to the infamous Hell's Mouth & virtually...
Portreath (3.31 miles) Sandy beach with some shingle and well served by facilities. A small harbour lies close to the beach. ...
Godrevy Bay (4.08 miles) Sitting at the northerly edge of St Ives Bay this National Trust beach is an exposed, but good surfing spot....
Gwithian Towans (4.60 miles) A huge long sandy beach in the middle of St Ive's Bay, close to Hayle and home to all sorts...

Closest Attractions:

Trevithick Cottage (0.86 miles) Childhood home of famous Cornish engineer and inventor Richard Trevithick. A small thatched cottage near Penponds, the house is...
King Edward Mine Museum (1.39 miles) A day out at King Edward Mine can include an enjoyable exploration of our historic tin mine combined with a...
East Pool Mine (1.95 miles) Industrial heritage centre run by the National Trust based around East Pool Mine, Taylor's Engine House and Michell's Engine House....
Stithians Lake Country Park (4.18 miles) With sailing, windsurfing, Kayaking, canoeing, archery and climbing activities available, the centre provides modern and well-equipped facilities both on...