Camborne’s New Connexion Street mural could be UK’s biggest

A stretch of once drab walls in Camborne is turning into what could be the biggest mural in the country, and it is only halfway there.

A design built from four seasons

Work is well underway on New Connexion Street on what is expected to be the largest mural in Cornwall, and possibly the largest in the UK.

The idea grew out of a run of discovery workshops led by artist Cosmic. Residents, schools and other local groups all took part. The design that came out of those sessions tells the story of Camborne across spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Who is behind it

The street art has been funded by Camborne Town Deal and managed by BID Camborne.

Anna Pascoe, BID Camborne manager, said the scale of the work has already turned heads.

“It’s amazing to see such a big spread of artwork brightening up rather drab walls,” she said.

“Lots of adults and children provided valuable input into the creative process and I’m so excited to see the mural’s progress.

“Cosmic’s art has already made a big difference to utility boxes around the town, but this promises to be a masterpiece that people will want to see. It’s already delighting passers-by.”

Part of a bigger plan for the town

The mural is one piece of a much larger effort. In 2021, Camborne was awarded £23.7m in government funding for ten regeneration schemes aimed at revitalising the town centre and boosting the local economy.

You can find more about the wider programme on the Camborne Town Deal website.