Name: Geevor Tin Mine
Rating: 5.0

Geevor Tin Mine

Geevor Tin Mine Museum, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7EW, UK

1-90 Years

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Geevor Tin Mine offers a unique and authentic experience of Cornwall’s rich mining heritage. As a real Cornish tin mine, little changed since it closed in 1990, Geevor provides visitors with a rare opportunity to explore underground tunnels used by miners for centuries. Tin and copper have been mined in Cornwall since the Bronze Age and Geevor stands as a central part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.

With its historic buildings, underground mine, and interactive exhibits, the site captures the legacy of Cornwall’s once-thriving tin and copper industry led by Cornish miners and engineers renowned as the world’s finest in hard rock mining. Admission is £22.00 for adults, £19.50 for seniors (60+), and £12.50 for children aged 4–16. Children under 4 enter for free.

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Hard Rock Museum: Explore Cornwall’s rich mining heritage at the Hard Rock Museum. Discover fascinating exhibits that tell the story of metal mining across the region, showcasing the tools, technology, and people behind this once-thriving industry.
Explore the Mine and Collections: Geevor is the largest preserved mining site in the UK, playing a key role in the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Wander through historic buildings including the Winder and Compressor Houses, filled with magnificent mining machinery. In the Mill buildings, see the original equipment that processed ore into valuable tin concentrate, the product that Geevor once sold worldwide.
Wheal Mexico Underground Mine: Step into the past by walking through 18th-century mine tunnels carved by hand. The Wheal Mexico Mine gives visitors the authentic experience of being underground in a real Cornish tin mine—where men and boys once worked over 200 years ago.
The Dry: One of Geevor’s most poignant stops, The Dry is the miners’ changing room, left exactly as it was when the site closed in 1990. Boots, helmets, and personal belongings still remain a powerful, immersive glimpse into the life of the workers.
Victory Shaft: Geevor’s main hoisting shaft, Victory Shaft was essential for transporting men, equipment, and rock during operational days. It stands as a symbol of the site’s industrial power.
Mineral Panning in the Mill: Try your hand at panning for ‘gold’ and colourful gemstones a fun, hands-on experience for all ages. Best of all, you get to keep what you find for free.
Children’s Activities: Geevor is family-friendly, with plenty of interactive learning and hands-on fun. Special events are run during school holidays
Free Onsite Activities (Included with Admission)
- Interactive museum exhibits using a variety of media and senses suitable for all ages
- Freedom to explore the entire historic mining site at your own pace
- Gold and gem panning keep your treasures for free
- Hunting for Tin Trail a fun exploration challenge for children

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Parking onsite.
Toilets, Accessible toilets and Baby changing facilities.
You can bring a picnic.
Onsite restaurant and snacks are available.
The venue welcomes dogs across the entire museum site, with the exception of the underground mine.

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Admission Prices: (Includes all-day free parking and access to all family and children’s activities)
- Child (4–16 years): £12.50
- Child (Under 4): FREE
- Adult (Full Admission): £22.00
- Senior (60+): £19.50
- Adult/Senior (Surface Only): £17.50
- Student: £17.00
- Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): £68.00
Visitor’s Personal Assistant: FREE
Say yes to Gift Aid and receive FREE entry for a whole year!
You do not need to book in advance unless you're visiting with a group of 10 or more.

Pricing URL: https://geevor.com/visit-us/opening-times-and-prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Sunday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Last entry is at 4:00pm.
Closed on Saturdays
The Mill and Underground areas open from 10:00am

Address: Geevor Tin Mine Museum, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7EW, UK

Post Code: TR19 7EW

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

Located in Pendeen, only twenty minutes from Penzance and St Ives. Geevor Tin Mine is located in the village of Pendeen, 7 miles west of Penzance. The mine is easily reached from Penzance, St. Ives or Lands End by car or bus. The venue is an hour’s drive from Newquay, 30 minutes’ drive from St Ives and 15 minutes’ drive from Penzance.

By Road

From Penzance: Take the A30 Penzance bypass, then follow the A3071 to St Just. Continue and fork right onto the B3318 to Pendeen. At the crossroads, turn left through Pendeen, then right at the Geevor main entrance.
From Land’s End / St Just: Take the B3306 to St Just. Continue towards Pendeen – Geevor is located around 3 miles along the north coast road.
From St Ives: Enjoy the scenic B3306 coast road through Zennor and Morvah to Pendeen.

By Bus: Visitors who arrive by bus can receive a 10% discount on admission.