Lee Moor Steam Locomotive

Standing proud beside the old clay workings, this steam locomotive tells the story of Cornwall's industrial past. The engine sits as a monument to the china clay industry that once dominated this part of the county, a proper piece of heritage that's easy to miss if you don't know it's there. Railway enthusiasts will love spotting the details of the old workhorse, while kids can clamber about for photos - though there's not much else to occupy them for long. You'll find it near Penwithick, part of the wider St Austell clay country that shaped this landscape. It's a quick stop rather than a destination in itself, but worth the short detour if you're exploring the area's industrial archaeology. The setting feels quite remote, with the white spoil heaps of the clay works creating an almost lunar backdrop. Best combined with other local attractions since you'll have seen what there is to see in fifteen minutes. Families staying at nearby East Crinnis Holiday Park or The Camping Field could easily work this into a day out exploring Cornwall's mining heritage. Free to view from what I could tell, though access details aren't always clear at these roadside monuments.