PK Porthcurno
A museum at the birthplace of the submarine telegraph, once the world's largest undersea cable hub. During World War II, its operations were hidden in tunnels dug into the hillside.
Starting in 1870, submarine telegraph cables linking places such as India came ashore at Porthcurno Beach, and the site briefly became a global communications hub. The museum displays telegraph equipment and cable samples, and visitors can enter the air-raid shelter tunnels dug during World War II. Admission is about £15, and the ticket is valid for re-entry within one year. The museum is right beside the beach car park, so it is easy to combine with a visit to the beach on a rainy day.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Porthcurno Beach
- Minack Theatre
- Logan Rock (Treryn Dinas)
- Land's End
- Cape Cornwall
- Botallack Mine
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Levant Mine and Beam Engine