Morwellham mining museum in Devon saved from closure
One of Devon's highest profile tourist attractions has been saved from permanent closure.
Morwellham Quay has been bought by Simon and Valerie Lister, who run Bicton Park Botanical Gardens near Budleigh Salterton in Devon.
The open-air mining museum went into administration in September 2009, after Devon County Council withdrew its funding.
The new owners now hope to reopen the World Heritage site by September.
Read entire article at BBC
Morwellham Quay has been bought by Simon and Valerie Lister, who run Bicton Park Botanical Gardens near Budleigh Salterton in Devon.
The open-air mining museum went into administration in September 2009, after Devon County Council withdrew its funding.
The new owners now hope to reopen the World Heritage site by September.