Dolaucothi Gold Mines

guided tour look at the gold mine entrance

Gold mines in use from Roman times to the 20th century

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Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Things to see and do

Family enjoy a day at Dolaucothi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines   Carmarthenshire

Undergound tours at Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Plan your visit by checking the time table for our award winning underground experience.

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Dolaucothi's top 5 adventures

Our Top 5 adventures at Dolaucothi 

See our top 5 list of must-do adventures at Dolaucothi.

A wooden bridge that taes you over the Cothi River

Dolaucothi parkland walk 

A gentle one-mile stroll around the grounds of the Dolaucothi mansion, taking in a riverside walk and the main approach.

Vew of the Dolaucothi countryside

Estate trail at Dolaucothi 

Take in spectacular views and catch a glimpse of a red squirrel or pine marten on this trail to the highest spot on the Dolaucothi estate.

Dolaucothi mine yard through the trees

Miner’s Way trail at Dolaucothi 

Retrace the steps of gold miners through the ages, from the mine entrances used by the Romans to the remains of the crushing mill used in the 1930s at Dolaucothi Gold Mines.

Family walk the woodland path at Dolaucothi

Dolaucothi woodland trail 

A wonderful trail for those looking for a moderately difficult walk in a beautiful woodland with opportunities to spot some elusive wildlife.

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What's on

Romans in Dolaucothi

What's on at Dolaucothi

There's always lots to do at Dolaucothi Gold Mines including underground guided tours, a 1930s mineyard to explore and the chance to strike Gold when you try your hand at Gold Panning. Check out our list of upcoming events.

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Dolaucothi Gold Mines

History

Boys listening to the Roman audio trail

Delve into Roman history 

See how the Romans helped shape the landscape around the mine, which they first worked in 70 to 80AD.

Victorians in Dolaucothi

Gold mining in Victorian times 

The history of mining at Dolaucothi in the Victorian age, fraught with both physical and financial danger.

1930s miners at Dolaucothi gold mine

The 1930s were a time of great hope 

The history of Dolaucothi during the 1930s includes expansion, floodwater and a royal connection.

Pumsaint stone

The legends of the Pumpsaint stone 

Discover the myths and legends that surround the old stone of Pumsaint at Dolaucothi - with tales of sorcerers and the mystery of what may have happened to five 'saintly' brothers.

1930s miner at Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Are you afraid of ghosts? 

Discover the gruesome story of Ned Lyonns's ghost, which has haunted the mine since the 1930s.

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Dolaucothi Gold Mines

Places to stay

Visitors enjoying one of Bristol Astronomical Society's stargazing evenings at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Dolaucothi Estate caravan site 

Why not extend your trip to Carmarthenshire and stay at the idyllic Dolaucothi Estate caravan site? Did you know it's a great place to try out some stargazing?

The Dolaucothi Arms

The Dolaucothi Arms BnB 

Our friendly local is ready to welcome you to Dolaucothi

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