Dolaucothi

A tour to the Roman Gold Mine at Dolaucothi

Important notice -

Booking is essential for visits to Dolaucothi, we’re open Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays in September. The car park, estate 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 

We’re pleased to say that a number of our places in Wales are now open and can't wait to welcome you this summer. From Saturday 7 August, Wales is moving to Alert Level Zero of the coronavirus regulations and we will be making some changes to adapt to the regulations. You no longer need pre book to visit many of our places in Wales, however booking remains essential at some of our small properties, including Dolaucothi, Plas yn Rhiw and Tudor Merchant House. Please check the website for property specific information before visiting.

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Dolaucothi

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Dolaucothi   Carmarthenshire

Book your visit

Please note you need to book tickets to visit Dolaucothi. You’re booking for a tour of the only known Roman Gold Mine in the UK. It’s an active outdoor tour, lasts c.1.5hrs, height restriction 1m applies. Your allocated time is your tour departure time not arrival time. Changes to date/time of booking can be made up to 24 hours in advance by calling 0344 249 1895.

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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

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

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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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