It was developed at South Crofty's Robinson Shaft and spread over 19 acres in the former mining heart of Cornwall.
[1] The project was funded by the National Lottery and was opened on 20 April 2012 after 14 years of planning.
In 2014 the project came close to closure and was forced to reorganise its business plan and reduce its paid staff as a consequence of low visitor numbers and income.
The Heartlands Trust wound up on 24th April 2024 and sold its assets, The park is now in control of Cornwall Council.
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