Dolaucothi

A tour to the Roman Gold Mine at Dolaucothi

Important notice -

We’re open on Wednesdays and Sundays each week for pre-booked tours only. Book through What’s on page. The car park, estate and walks are open daily. Extended opening in school holidays, see opening times. Please follow Welsh Government Regulations.

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

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More about this place

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Important information 

We have reopened our gardens, outdoor areas, holiday cottages, shops and outdoor seating at our tea-rooms in Wales. Over the coming weeks we will also be reopening some of our houses and castles, as well as indoor seating at some of our tea-rooms. Information about how to book your visit is available on property web pages and we ask everyone to please adhere to Welsh Government Regulations. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Dolaucothi

What's on

What's open 

We’re open on Wednesdays and Sundays each week for pre-booked tours only (extended opening in school holidays, please see opening times page). Bookings open on a Friday for the following week’s tours. The car park, estate and walks are open daily. Please follow Welsh Government Regulations when you visit. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Visit Dolaucothi's Roman Mine

Visiting Dolaucothi 

Book your visit to the only known Roman Gold Mine in the United Kingdom.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Dolaucothi (23 June - 27 June)

Sun 27 Jun 2021
10:30-16:15
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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

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

Chaffinch on a bench

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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