Name: Sygun Copper Mine
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Sygun Copper Mine

Sygun Copper Mine, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4NE, UK

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Sygun Copper Mine, winner of the Prince of Wales Award for Tourism, is a remarkable and impressive example of how Wales precious industrial heritage has been reclaimed, restored, and transformed into a stunning attraction. Visitors can explore the mine's rich history through self-guided audiovisual tours, featuring winding tunnels, colorful chambers, and magnificent stalactites and stalagmites. The mine also offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Victorian copper miner, with a special audio presentation and lighting effects. The mine is home to copper ore veins containing traces of gold, silver, and other precious metals.

Entry prices are: Children (3-15 years) at £7.50 (under 3 years go free), Adults at £11 and Family tickets from £32. After your underground adventure, enjoy the Museum of Antiquities, explore fossils, minerals, and crystals, or relax in the Visitor Centre Cafe, which overlooks the beautiful Gwynant Valley. .

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Features

Sygun Copper Mine: Winner of the Prince of Wales Award for Tourism. This remarkable site showcases how industrial heritage can be restored and transformed into an outstanding attraction. Visitors can explore the old workings through self-guided audiovisual tours that reveal winding tunnels, colorful chambers, impressive stalactites and stalagmites, and copper ore veins containing traces of gold, silver, and other precious metals. The audio presentation enhances the experience, with special lighting and sound effects offering a glimpse into the life of a Victorian copper miner.
Above Ground Activities
- Children’s Playground
- Museum of Antiquities
- Beautiful Lakeside Walks
- Panning for Gold
- Metal Detecting for Coins (extra charges apply)
Information for Schools: Offers an ideal educational environment for subjects like science, history, geography, geology, art, and society. To learn more about how Sygun fits into the national curriculum, please check out Amazing Facts page.
Nearby Attractions: Sygun Copper Mine is located ¾ mile from Beddgelert, a picturesque village renowned for its spectacular mountain and lake scenery. Check out our list of things to do nearby for more local attractions.

Facilities

Sygun is a self-guided tour therefore no pre-booking is required.
Parking onsite.
Toilets.
Onsite restaurant.
Dogs are welcome underground.

What to see

Underground Caverns: The Copper Mine's underground temperature is around 9°C year-round, so be sure to wrap up warm regardless of the weather outside.
Museum of Antiquities: Discover the rich history of copper mining, along with fossils, minerals, and crystals.
Shopping: Visit well-stocked shop offering gifts, gemstones, fossils, jewellery, books, and souvenirs.
Picnic Area: Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it in our outdoor picnic area.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Entrance Charge:

Children 3-15 years £7.50 (under 3 years free)
Adult £11
Students £10
Family (2 adults & 2 children) £32.00
Family (2 adults & 3 children) £38.50
Group bookings – Call for details
Special Offers: At Sygun Copper Mine they are offering everyone living in the Gwynedd Area 20% off admission for the Underground Tour. To claim your discount please bring proof of address with you (not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

For events and special offers, click here to stay updated on the latest happenings at Sygun Copper Mine.

Pricing URL: https://www.syguncoppermine.co.uk/prices.php

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening Hours:

10th February - 31st March: Daily: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1st April - 30th September: Daily: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
1st October - 10th November & 27th December - 2nd January: Daily: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11th November - 23rd December & 3rd January - 9th February: Weekends Only (Saturday & Sunday): 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Last Entry: 45 minutes before closing time.

Address: Sygun Copper Mine, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4NE, UK

Post Code: LL55 4NE

Council: North Wales

County: Gwynedd

Sygun is located in the Snowdonia National Park on the A498 just outside Beddgelert – look out for the brown tourist signs. See the map at the bottom of this page or go to Google Maps from Beddgelert:
Parking onsite.