Dolaucothi Gold Mines
The Coach House, Pumsaint
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About Dolaucothi Gold Mines
Journey through centuries of gold extraction at this historic Welsh mine, exploring tunnels carved by Romans and later prospectors before trying your hand at panning for precious metal.
What's nearby
- Dolaucothi Caravan & Motorhome park next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free 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
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- 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
What a wonderful surprise this place is! We had a fascinating and entertaining guided tour with Nevil and heard the detailed history of this mine that dates back to pre Roman times. So glad we stopped by on chance. The interior of the mine was fascinating- wear suitable footwear as it is damp inside. Highly recommend a visit!
· via Google
So many walking route options but this time we went on the tour to enter the Roman and custodian mine itself. Highly recommend. Hard hat, torch and tour guide ensure a safe and very informative tour. Oh and you can pan for gold too!
· via Google
An excellent experience of a rare Welsh gold mine. The are 3 different tours based on your mobility, and interest in Victorian or Roman history. The tour guide Nevil is exceptional and really engages people of all ages. The wider mining buildings on display show a remarkable age of engineering. A one of a kind experience! It's highly recommended.
· via Google
Fantastic day spent at Dolaucothi. I came here 30yrs ago when I was a kid and enjoyed it so much I wanted to bring my family back to experience it again with me. We did both guided tours of the Victorian and Roman mines with Neville and Eddie, they were both fantastic tour guides.
· via Google
Visitors say this gold mine offers excellent guided tours of both Roman and Victorian mines, with opportunities for gold panning and exploring historical buildings. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who make the tours engaging for all ages. Guests mention the tours are well worth the money and recommend booking in advance.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Pumsaint, Llanwrda, SA19 8US Get directions
- Category
- Caves & Mines
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,049 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Llanwrda