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The Silver Mountain Experience

Photo: Silver Mountain Experience

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About The Silver Mountain Experience

Explore historic mine workings deep within the Cambrian Mountains at Llywernog, where underground tours reveal centuries of Welsh silver and lead mining heritage through atmospheric tunnels and galleries.

What's nearby

  • Miner's Rest Cafe next door
  • Red Kite Cafe 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Paid car park

Payment

  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel.

Photos

Photos via Google

Facilities

Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Baby Changing Dog Friendly Card Payments Accepted

What visitors say

Paris jones

Me and my partner had a great time at silver mountain experience, even though it's primarily aimed at kids the history and cave stories were amazing! We did all the activities and we also did the gem and gold mining which is an absolute dream for us we spent literal hours doing it! So so good

· via Google

Lucy Aspey

Had a great day here, family with 2 teenagers one 18 and 15, we absolutely loved it. We did black chasm and Matthew - witch chaser was fantastic and great fun! It was a highlight of our week, they loved the minecraft bits too. We even enjoyed playing in the sand and the water feature. High recommend to people visiting,, p.s Hope Matthew had a great birthday!

· via Google

RC Steve B

We booked for the miner's and guided tour , and it was worth every penny. The young lady who showed us around was very knowledgeable about the mine ,as well as the area, She was also very cheerful and friendly as was the young lady in reception/ gift shop. Unfortunately, the weather was awful, so we couldn't take advantage of most of the outside exhibits, but we will definitely go back . It's a great way to spend a few hours while learning about the horrific working lives and deaths of the people that worked these places 😢

· via Google

Chris N

We had a great time here. Some of it is a bit run down to be honest but the staff we all brilliant and the actor who did the dragon's tale tour was absolutely fantastic. Our kids aged 5, 7 and 10 all loved it. We spent about 4 hours here in total and enjoyed the panning for gold and the water thing and just generally exploring the site. The tour was the highlight though. I hope they make some money to invest in bringing the site back to its best, because the tour experiences are right up there with the best. Should note it is dog friendly too, although the dog wasn't allowed underground. Thanks for a great day out.

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this tourist destination offers engaging and informative tours, including the "Black Chasm" and "Dragon's Tale," with many activities like gold panning and escape rooms. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, especially the actors who enhance the tour experiences. Guests mention it provides great value for money and is suitable for all ages, with clean restrooms and dog-friendly areas.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Llywernog, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AB Get directions
Category
Caves & Mines
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (654 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 3+
Suggested visit
2-3 hours
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Aberystwyth