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A visit to Great Orme Mines is both a thought provoking and educational experience which can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages.

Walking through tunnels mined out over 3,500 years ago gives visitors a feel for the harsh conditions our prehistoric ancestors faced in their search for copper.

Returning to the surface, follow the pathways around the surface excavations. 

View the opencast mine, see how our ancestors turned rock into metal at the smelting shelter and peer down the 145 metre deep Victorian mine shaft.

No need to book, just purchase your ticket on arrival. Dog friendly.