A really amazing museum!The volunteers are all super friendly with some who used to work in the mines!Lots of nice artefacts and you can go in an old tunnel!

Amazing place. History of local ball clay mining in Dorset. Plenty of old equipment and information. Situated next to Norden train station. Run by volunteers, no entrance fee, but a donation is very welcomed. A must visit if you in the area

Great museum with lots of informational content and interactive displays to provide an engaging time for all! The guide at the entrance was friendly, helpful and gave us lots of information to set the context and engage my kids (aged 9 and 13). We went on a family day trip to Corfe castle on the steam train to Norden (there is also a big car park at Norden next to the museum). Norden station is at the end of the trainline and the museum is conveniently located just behind the station and a 20-30 minute scenic walk away from corfe castle. Definitely recommend as a great addition to a trip to Norden and/or Corfe castle!

What a little corker of a place! I have been visiting this area for 60 years yet never realised that clay mining formed such a key role in its economy. Run by knowledgable volunteers who obviously have a passion for the subject, we were talked though the history of clay mining and shown examples of equipment, supported by some excellent written materials. Entry is free, but they do ask for donations (£2) to help cover the costs. I recommend a visit.

It's a really cute little museum about clay mines - worth a trip. Only take 20 minutes to have a look around. Showing the history of this local area with clay and the use of the train to transport the train. Please come and support the volunteers who could and chat about their jobs in the 60s. They're really friendly and answered all of our questions.