Tumbletopia photos
How do you take an old Jewson's warehouse on the banks of the River Camel and convert it into a Tumbletopia. Here you can see some pictures of the creation of the Tumbletopia cave, Prospect Place and the other elements that makes Tumbletopia really special.
This empty warehouse is to be transformed into Tumbletopia
Even from the outside it looks rather grim but it is beautifully located on the banks of the River Camel
Work begins on the outside of the building
The outside is finished with for now
The Tumbletopia Cave base is next to be constructed. It needs to be very strong to support the 3 tonnes of gemstones which the cave will hold
The base is complete
A frame-work is required to support the walls and ceiling of cave
Creating the walls is an arduous task
Work begins on the counter
The Discovery Zone starts to take shape
As does the gold panning
The roof of the cave is finished. Just as well Helen has a head for heights
The carts for the gem panning are being built with the help of Oliver
The race is on between Paul and Pete!
Rosie works hard on the inside of the cave
Finally a taste of the finished cave
The outside seating area takes shape
and the structure of Prospect Place
Mim, the artist begins the mural for Prospect Place
Artists Mim and Simon put the finishing touches on their masterpiece
Lisa helps to make the light
The finished cave
Prospect Place is finished
The Discovery Zone
The main counter and gift shop
How it was done
Building started in February 2008. Watch here as we count down to opening.