Dolaucothi Gold Mines
Gold mines in use from Roman times to the 20th century
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
Facilities and access
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
Overview
Gold mines in use from Roman times to the 20th century
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.
Please note, underground tours involve steep slopes, stout footwear is essential.
- Telephone
- +441558650177
- dolaucothi@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
How to get here
- Address
- Pumsaint, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8US
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- By bus
- from Lampeter
- By train
- Llanwrda, 8 miles
- By road
- on A482
- Parking: free. Overflow car park opposite main entrance
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.80 | £8.00 |
| Child | £4.40 | £4.00 |
| Family | £22.00 | £20.00 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £6.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Please note...
Tours run throughout the day, free of charge (booked on arrival, places limited). Free audio tour and self-guided Roman walk over looking the 1930s mine yard
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
Opening times
Wednesday 18 October
- Mines 10:30 - 17:00
- Caravan site Dawn to dusk
- Dolaucothi Arms 12:00 - 23:00
- Estate and walks Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday 19 October
- Mines 10:30 - 17:00
- Caravan site Dawn to dusk
- Dolaucothi Arms 12:00 - 23:00
- Estate and walks Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Friday 20 October
- Mines 10:30 - 17:00
- Caravan site Dawn to dusk
- Dolaucothi Arms 12:00 - 23:00
- Estate and walks Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday 21 October
- Mines 10:30 - 17:00
- Caravan site Dawn to dusk
- Dolaucothi Arms 12:00 - 23:00
- Estate and walks Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 22 October
- Mines 10:30 - 17:00
- Caravan site Dawn to dusk
- Dolaucothi Arms 12:00 - 20:30
- Estate and walks Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Monday 23 October
- Mines 10:30 - 17:00
- Caravan site Dawn to dusk
- Dolaucothi Arms Closed
- Estate and walks Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 24 October
- Mines 10:30 - 17:00
- Caravan site Dawn to dusk
- Dolaucothi Arms 16:00 - 23:00
- Estate and walks Dawn to dusk
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00