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    Dolaucothi Gold Mines
    © NTPL / Andrew Butler
    Dolaucothi Gold Mines
    Pumsaint, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire SA19 8US
    Telephone: 01558 825146 (Infoline)
    Prehistory  Industrial heritage  Countryside  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events  Walking  Cycling 
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    Gold mines in use from Roman times to the 20th century
    • Unique Roman gold mine set amid wooded hillsides
    • Guided tours of the underground workings and exhibition on gold
    • Opportunities to experience the frustration of gold panning
    • Splendid views of the beautiful Cothi Valley and three estate walks
    • New exhibition on mining history
    Points to noteUnderground tour (charge inc. NT members). Stout footwear essential. Younger children may not be carried on the tours. Pushchairs may be taken on the Long Adit tour, but children must wear a correctly fitting hard hat. Please tel. for advice

    Opening arrangements
    Mines
     15 Mar–2 Nov 08  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Shop
     15 Mar–2 Nov 08  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Christmas shop
     5 Nov–21 Dec 08  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    Tea-room
     15 Mar–2 Nov 08  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Groups can be booked at other times. Pumsaint Information Centre and estate walks open all year. Underground tours last about 1hr and involve hillside walking, so stout footwear is essential; helmets with lights are provided. Smaller children will be allowed on the tours only at the discretion of the property staff. Please tel. for advice. Last admission 30mins before closing

    Contact details

    01558 825146 (Infoline)
    01558 650177
    Email: dolaucothi@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £3.40 (£3.09), child £1.70 (£1.54), family (2 adults & 2 children) £8.50 (£7.72). Groups (£3), child (£1.50). Underground tour (additional charge, inc. NT members): £3.80 (£3.45), child £1.90 (£1.72), family £9.50 (£8.63). Groups (£3), child (£1.50)


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