The Tamar Valley is now a World Heritage Site for it's mining landscape.

This should mean a boost to business, in particular for any business associated with tourism. It is estimated that the new status will attract over half a million extra visitors to Devon and Cornwall each year.

The Tamar Valley Mining Project has attracted £6,000,000 of grant funding.
For further info please phone Tamar Valley AONB offices on 01579 351163

Links:

BBC NEWS | England | Cornwall | Mining heritage project planned
A major project is planned to celebrate and protect the mining history of the South West's Tamar Valley. ... artefacts and other written material about the Tamar Valley will be put together in a major ... targeted by the Tamar Valley Mining Heritage Project.

The latest news flashes and press releases from the Tamar Valley

The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty website