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Redruth (/ r ə ˈ d r uː θ / rə-DROOTH, Cornish: Resrudh [1]) is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The population of Redruth was 14,018 at the 2011 census. [2]
Redruth: Uncover Cornwall's Rich Mining Heritage. Along with its neighbour Camborne, Redruth was the centre of Cornwall's industrial landscape in the 18th Century. Today the remains of those times can be seen in the grand buildings spread around the town and countryside.
By the end of the 19th century, between social change and Britain importing most of its copper, Redruth began to see a change. Because of the decline in the Cornish mining industry saw the mass emigration of families taking their mining expertise and Cornish culture right across the world.
Welcome to Redruth. Although we’re right at the heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, there’s more to Redruth than just mining. We have a vibrant creative arts scene, interesting architecture and we’re surrounded by some beautiful countryside for walking, biking and horse-riding.
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Walkers, cyclists and horse riders love the Mineral tramways paths. At the heart of Cornwall's mining history, a World Heritage Site and home to many heritage attractions, Redruth is a fascinating place to visit in Cornwall.
Redruth (Cornish: Resrudh) is a town in North Cornwall. The town also has a long history of tin mining and is the home of Rodda's, a dairy that is the largest producer of Cornish clotted cream.
Things to Do in Redruth, England: See Tripadvisor's 15,256 traveller reviews and photos of Redruth tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in August. We have reviews of the best places to see in Redruth.
Redruth Buttermarket was listed at Grade II in 2021. Its regeneration is one of the priorities in the High Street Heritage Action Zone. Redruth Revival, a community interest company, are leading on the project and making great progress, securing an award of £2.75 million from the National Heritage Lottery Fund in 2022.
Attractions and things to do in Redruth, Cornwall - South West England. An ancient copper and tin mining town.
A High Street Sound Walk in Redruth. This walk is a collection of history, both old and contemporary, reimagined by Sue Hill, Ciaran Clarke, Annamaria Murphy. Using headphones and your personal device, let the voices of people real and imagined, lead you around this ancient mining town.
