Dolaucothi Gold Mines
Dolaucothi Gold Mines
These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley.
2,000 years ago, the powerful Romans left behind a glimpse of gold-mining methods. The harsh mining environment continued in the 19th and 20th centuries, ending in 1938.
Guided tours take you back to experience the conditions of the Roman, Victorian and 1930s underground workings.
See and hear the 1930s mine and mine machinery. Have a go at gold panning and take the opportunity to experience the frustrations of searching for real gold.
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Don a miner’s lamp and go deep underground on one of our tours.
You can book the tours when you get to the gold mine. Whichever one you choose, remember that kitting-up takes a while, so make sure you get to the shed in plenty of time.
Please note, underground tours involve steep slopes, stout footwear is essential.
There's always something new to explore and learn here, so why not pay us a visit this year?
School Trips
There's so much to explore at Dolaucothi. You can go underground and discover pick marks left by the Roman miners on their quest for gold, try your hand at gold panning, or explore the rest of our 2,500-acre estate.
Walk back in time on our Roman tour. Explore the mine and see marks left by Roman tools, or get kitted out with your hard hat and lamp and descend with your guide into the Victorian mine workings.