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Sygun Copper Mine
This mine is set in the Gwynant Valley near Beddgelert. Self-guided audiovisual tours allow you to explore the old workings on foot, in complete safety. There are winding tunnels and large, colourful chambers, magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations and copper ore veins which contain traces of gold, silver and other precious metals.
There is also a hands on timeline interactive exhibition featuring, Bronze Age, Roman and Medieval artifacts, coin collection from Julius Caesar to Queen Elizabeth 2 and an
Art Gallery.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 13 miles (20 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Beddgelert
Gwynedd
LL55 4NE
UK
Phone :
01766 890595
E-mail:
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Website:
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Opening Times
February half term; 10-4.
1st Mar to 31 Oct; daily 9.30-5.
(2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £8.75, Child £6.75, Senior £7.75, Family £28. Special deals for groups and schools.
(2010)
Eating
Refreshments are available.
Transport/Access
Parking :
There is parking on site.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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