Dolaucothi

A tour to the Roman Gold Mine at Dolaucothi

Important notice -

Dolaucothi Gold Mines are closed for the winter and will re-open in April 2022. The Dolaucothi Estate car park and walks are open daily. Please follow Welsh Government Regulations when visiting.

Pull on your boots and discover the UK’s only known Roman Gold Mine

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Important information 

In line with Welsh Government regulations, we have reintroduced measures to ensure that your visit to the places that we care for across Wales is as safe as possible. The safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and local communities remains our priority. We will continue to follow the latest Welsh Government regulations and should they change will act accordingly. Changes to government restrictions may affect your visit, so please check the relevant individual property webpage for the latest information when planning your visit.

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Dolaucothi

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Dolaucothi   Carmarthenshire

Book your visit

Although Dolaucothi Goldmines are currently closed for the winter, the estate walks and woodland carpark are available to the public all year round, with no need to book. The Goldmines will reopen on 3 April 2022 offering pre-booked guided tours exploring our surface archaeology and taking you into the only known Roman Gold Mine in the UK. Bookings will open two weeks in advance of our re-opening, so be sure to call back nearer the time!

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Visit Dolaucothi's Roman Mine

Visiting Dolaucothi 

Planning to visit us? Read on for everything you need to know before you visit. We’ll take you on a tour of the only known Roman gold mine in the UK where you’ll get the chance to walk over ancient surface workings and go underground to see how the Romans mined for gold.

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Things to see and do

Visit the Roman Gold Mine at Dolaucothi

The Roman Gold Mine at Dolaucothi 

Visit the only known Roman Gold Mine in the UK. Pre-booking required. Next available tours from 3 April 2022 - bookings open 20 March 2022.

Photo of part of Roman Self-guided Route

Walking at Dolaucothi 

Meandering through the estate and woodlands are a network of footpaths allowing you to explore everything from riverside walks to the hillsides to enjoy views of the Cothi Valley and beyond.

Walking your dogs

Dogs at Dolaucothi 

Dogs are welcome at Dolaucothi when visiting the mines or the estate.

Beautiful woodland walks at Dolaucothi

Estate and woodland at Dolaucothi 

Find out more about what's there to explore on the estate at Dolaucothi and how we care about the woodlands and wider landscape

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Nature and wildlife at Dolaucothi 

Explore the estate and immerse yourself in the natural world, taking a moment to pause and take in the wonderful woodlands and spectacular views surrounding you #everyoneneedsnature 

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History

Photo of 1930's miners group

Gold at Dolaucothi 

There’s gold in these Welsh hillsides, but how and why it is here in the first place?

Inside the Roman adit at Dolaucothi

History of Dolaucothi 

Discover more about centuries of history at Dolaucothi

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