Corris Mine Explorers
Corris Craft Centre, Corris
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About Corris Mine Explorers
Venture underground at this authentic slate mine experience where families can explore historic caverns and tunnels while learning about Wales' industrial heritage through interactive displays and guided adventures.
What's nearby
- Dyfi Distillery next door
- Quarry Pottery next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We booked in advance, and enjoyed an hour and a half touring this deep slate mine with (excellent) guide Paul. There are four steps to climb, and maybe half a mile of walking through mainly 2m x 2m tunnels. As we were the only guests, it was actually a private tour for my wife and I. The stories of the hard and dangerous work of 130-180 miners was really interesting. We had our questions answered during our visit to four chambers of the 84 in the mine. When Paul encouraged us to turn our lamps off, it was JET black darkness! Take walking boots or wellies, and warm clothes (as it’s 8’C in there). Thank you for a great tour, Paul. Highly recommended to others.
· via Google
Situated within its own little village with a cafe craft shops, gin distillery and ice cream shop it’s got everything you need to start your day here. We pre booked our tickets and on arrival it’s the last building in the complex you book in at. (Number 11 I think ) staff very friendly and informative health and safety brief and a signature you’re then ready for the experience. Our guide today was Kelly she got us our hard hats lights and offered wellies for my niece who was 8 definitely recommend going in walking boots or wellies as it’s a little wet inside. I wore shorts and didn’t find it to cold but I do all year round so if you’re a little sensitive to the cold put some pants on. Short walk over the road and up the hill and you arrive at the entrance the tour was great very informative and was made even better by our guide Kelly she has loads of information that she tells you and answered all the questions from our group, she answered all questions and then added more info on the back of it fantastic guide and deserves recognition for her work great day had by all of us and definitely recommended. Thanks again
· via Google
A very fun and informative activity to do, especially on a rainy day. Our tour guide, Paul, was incredibly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Safety helmets, torches and wellies were all provided. Overall, a fantastic experience.
· via Google
We visited Corris Mine Explorers for the first time and had a fantastic experience. The reception staff were very welcoming, which made a great first impression. Tour guide explained the history of the corris mine clearly and shared lots of interesting information throughout the visit. It was both informative and engaging. We will definitely be visiting again!
· via Google
Visitors say this mine tour is a fun, informative, and authentic experience, offering a fascinating look into the history and working conditions of slate miners. They also highlight the knowledgeable and engaging guides who make the tour interesting and answer questions thoroughly. Guests mention that wellies, hard hats, and torches are provided, and recommend dressing warmly.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Corris Craft Centre, A487, Corris, Machynlleth, SY20 9RF Get directions
- Category
- Caves & Mines
- Guest rating
- 4.9 / 5 (225 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 8+
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Machynlleth