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Things to do in Wales, Wales: The Best Mines
Discover the best top things to do in Wales, United Kingdom including Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Great Orme Copper Mine, Sygun Copper Mine, Minera Lead Mines, Silver Mountain Experience.
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1. Dolaucothi Gold Mines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By 195hayleys - Pontypridd, United Kingdom
What a brilliant day out. Owned by the National Trust it was well worth the visit. 2 tours, Roman and Victorian, to choose from although you will have plenty of time to do both - our guides Jaz and Lorraine - were great fun and very knowledgeable. In between tours, have a coffee and cake (much more on offer) from the cafe. You can pan for (fools) gold and keep what you find. Kids will love it as there's plenty of space to run around but not so sure if younger children would like the underground experience but that's the parents decision. There are a lot of steps and uneven ground so make sure you have sturdy walking shoes, sandals or flip-flops are not an option, and maybe a jacket for the mines as it can be cold and wet in some parts. It was a wonderful experience that we would definitely do again. Highly recommended.
2. Great Orme Copper Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 955 reviews
Reviewed By Robert_Moye - Prague, Czech Republic
Great Orme Mines is the largest known Bronze Age copper mining industrial complex in the world, and affords a glimpse into, for the time, advanced mining, engineering, and metallurgical science organized at a societal level. The story of the discovery, recovery, preservation, and continued excavation and archaeological investigation of this globally significant site is as interesting and remarkable as the prehistory. Although only 200 meters of the 6 kilometers of known prehistoric underground mine passages are available for tour, this provides a glimpse into the physically and mentally demanding environment of this ancient enterprise, and the periods of Victorian Era mining that followed. The museum displays and surface tour of the site are equally fascinating and informing, and the mine personnel, many involved in the original discovery and reclamation, are wonderfully informed sources of further information.
3. Sygun Copper Mine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By lesleyk544 - Stafford, United Kingdom
Spent a few hours visiting this copper mine .The cafe was inexpensive and served traditional pasties ,and tasty coffee before the tour .There was a shop that was also interesting and full of inexpensive goods to buy ,and quality goods. The tour itself was on your own with commentary stations providing all the information on route .There were a few stairs to climb up inside the mines.This was an enjoyable tour .
4. Minera Lead Mines
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Jmwwales - Wrexham, United Kingdom
Great local history a wonderful place to wander around and learn about the lead mining industry free to all the area covers a quarry disused railway lines and a visitor centre be prepared to spend a good few hours exploring
5. Silver Mountain Experience
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 308 reviews
A choice of Actor-led Experiences: The Black Chasm Orcs, Goblins, Wraiths & other Myths. Wales' scariest underground adventure. This experience is not for the faint hearted! Not recommended for under 10's. A Dragon's Tale Why risk the nightmare of Black Chasm when you can join the search for Grotty, Silver Mountain's mystical, secretive and shy dragon. Our new for 2014 actor-led adventure for families. Suitable for children from the age of 4yrs. A Miner's Life This guided tour immerses you in the original and rare setting of the mine, both above and below ground and helps you to discover the fascinating facts of mining life in by-gone times as it would have been seen through the eyes of a miner. Family-active 4 new hands-on features including Shroomy Challenge, Shroomy Circle, Giant's Button Puzzle, Giant's Pan Pipes. Woo Hoo Wood Younger members of the family will delight in the magic of Woo Hoo Wood where they can find their way through the Tangle-Foot Maze, search for the answers to the Woo Hoo Quest, glimpse the Kindlings' Tree Village or try a spot of Den-building - with some help from the grown-ups too! Gem / Gold Panning* Next to the Silver River Water Play area you can try your hand at panning for gems or for 'gold'. One of our most popular activities this is totally absorbing for young and old! * Modest charges apply Silver River Play Area Even more for the kids and the young at heart to enjoy with the chance to safely dam and divert the water in the wooden channels or paddle in the stream and carry on with the dam-building theme! (Crocs/footwear advised for paddling). Mining Exhibition This indoor museum holds one of the finest collections of hard rock mining machinery, tools and ephemera in Wales, reflecting the story of silver-lead ore extraction in the Cambrian Mountains over many centuries. Coffee Shop Our cosy coffee shop offers fresh from-the-bean coffees, teas, delicious hot chocolate, cold drinks and ices, hot soup, paninis, toasties, sandwiches, cold snacks and tempting cakes & muffins. Gift Shop Provides the chance to browse a fascinating and colourful display of gemstone & mineral gifts plus plenty of fun items for the kids to choose from too.
Reviewed By Farmerswife8410 - Chester, United Kingdom
Had a fantastic day out with 3 young children. Staff were amazing, cafe was yummy! the Dragon Quest was great for the little ones, and they loved the water play... Highly recommended wellies!! Already looking forward to coming back!
