Women at work - Bal Maidens of the Tin Coast
Hear the toils and tales of the Bal maidens of the Tin Coast.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
We bring the copper dressing floors of Levant Mine to life to demonstrate the gruelling role women and children had to play in turning rocks to riches.
Hear stories of Bal maidens who worked at Levant and understand more about their social and economic standing in society.
Tour times can be found on our bookings page.
This tour lasts approximately 30 minutes and is a great addition to the normal site tour if you would like to extend your visit. It is great for families with many interactive elements throughout.
This tour does not include seeing the beam engine or going underground into the man engine tunnel. Bookings for other tours at Levant Mine will need to be made separately.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Adult | £6.50 |
| Child Child | £3.25 |
| Family 1A 3C | £9.75 |
| Family 2A 2C | £16.25 |
| Family 2A 3C | £16.25 |
| All National Trust Member | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Accessibility
Steep routes with steps and uneven surfaces. Accessible parking is available through prior arrangement. Accessible toilet on site. Also BSL tours on tablet, easy-read guide, large print guide and visual story available.
- Other
Booking required through the Levant Mine bookings page. Select the Bal Maiden tour.
Upcoming events
Free tours of Levant for Heritage Open Days
Join us as we celebrate England's biggest festival of culture and heritage by offering you free tour entry to Levant Mine 12-21 September and daily tours of the ruins dotting the Tin Coast landscape.
New tour at Levant Mine - What is a man engine?
The man engine, an industrial marvel of ingenuity but at what cost?
October Half term - Family tours at Levant Mine
From rocks to riches; see how the men, women and children of the mines toiled to turn rocks into riches.