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    Dolaucothi Gold Mines
    © NTPL / Andrew Butler
    Dolaucothi Gold Mines
    Pumsaint, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire SA19 8US
    Telephone: 01558 650177
    Countryside  Prehistory  Industrial heritage  1941 
    These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley. 2,000 years ago, the powerful Romans left behind a glimpse of gold-mining methods. The harsh mining environment continued in the 19th and 20th centuries, ending in 1938. Guided tours take you back to experience the conditions of the Roman, Victorian and 1930s underground workings. See and hear the 1930s mine and mine machinery. Have a go at gold panning and take the opportunity to experience the frustrations of searching for real gold

    Don't miss
    • Experience the thrill of an underground guided tour.
    • Sift the panning troughs and keep what you find.
    • Get to grips with gold in the gold exhibition.

    Making the most of your day
    Frequent underground tours (charge including members, please note younger children may not be carried). Regular schools holiday and family activities. Self-guided walks around the estate. Dogs on leads only

    Opening times
    Dolaucothi Gold Mines, shop and tea-room
    13-Mar - 30-Jun-10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Jul - 31-Aug-10 10 - 6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Sep - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Christmas shop
    03-Nov - 19-Dec-10 11 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Pumsaint Information Centre and estate walks open all year. Underground tours last one hour approximately (helmets with lights provided). Smaller children will only be allowed on tours at the discretion of staff (telephone for advice). Groups can be booked out of hours/season. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01558 650177 Email: dolaucothi@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £3.60 (£3.27), child £1.80 (£1.63), family (2 adults and 2 children) £9 (£8.18). Underground tour (additional charge, including members) (Standard Admission): adult £3.80, child £1.90, family £9.50


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