There is a thriving local music and alternative arts scene. Larger bands and arts-based groups perform at the new Hall for Cornwall in Truro and local cinemas show all the latest films. The Students Association also runs sports clubs such as caving, cricket, gliding, golf, football, men s and women s hockey, rugby and sailing. There is a squash court and brand new multigym at the CSM club. Carn Brea Leisure Centre, which is five minutes walk from CSM, has a swimming pool, all-weather track, and many other facilities such as squash and badminton courts.
Most teams compete in the local leagues.
Rugby is traditionally very strong and the 1st XV presently competes within the Cornwall 2nd Division. There is also a healthy rivalry between the Camborne School of Mines and the Royal School of Mines in London. Since Cornwall is such a superb location for outdoor recreational activities, many students are actively involved in surfing, sailing, swimming, sub-aqua diving, windsurfing, horse riding orienteering, mountain biking and rock climbing. About half of the rooms in hall are allocated to first-year students. There is a wide variety of accommodation including lodgings, flats and rented houses in the Camborne-Redruth area and nearby coastal villages.