Corris Mine Explorers | View Attraction Details
description
A rare opportunity to explore an
abandoned Welsh slate mine with one of Wales' top Mine Explorers. The mine was
first worked in 1836 and abandoned by the miners around 40 years ago. More than
130 years of mining history is captured inside waiting to be discovered.
It is as if the mine has just
closed. Machinery, tools, even the candles and a packet of cigarettes are still
in place as the miners left them. Corris
Mine Explorers gives you the opportunity to visit these abandoned workings, to
step into the tough working lives of the miners and of past generations.
There are three trips to choose
from:
Taster Trip (1 hour) - suitable for families (minimum age 9)
and those wanting a shorter exploration.
Kit provided: Hand torch and helmet. Explore the dark, abandoned slate
workings and find immense chambers and discarded machinery and tools. Get a
taste of what the main exploration trips involve.
Mine Explorer Trip (2 hours) - explore deeper in the mine and
learn more about the mine's social history (minimum age 11). Kit provided:
Helmet, cap lamp, lamp belt and safety clips. Get kitted up in special safety
equipment before exploring the huge abandoned slate chambers. Find discarded
tools, machinery and other mining relics. See how the machinery would have
worked. Be shocked as stories of life in the mine are brought alive by your
guide.
Half Day Mine Expedition (4 hours) - A journey of exploration,
discovery and exhilarating enjoyment (minimum age 13). Kit provided: Helmet,
cap lamp, lamp belt and safety clips. Get kitted up in special safety equipment
before exploring different areas of the mine; chambers dug by hand and those which
were mechanically excavated. Discover old equipment, see how it would have been
used and have a go at working it yourself. Find old tools, candles and other
mining relics left behind. Feel the mine come alive as stories if its bustling,
and often tragic, history spill out in the most fascinating way. You will
experience over 10 chambers which are very rarely visited.
Explorations start from the Corris Craft Centre in Mid Wales. Open all
year.Booking essential for the 2 hour and half day trips.
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contact
Corris Mine Explorers
Corris Craft Centre
Corris
Machynlleth
Powys
SY20 9RF
Tel: 01654 761244
prices
Note: Taster Trip (1 hour): Adults £10 - Children (9-15 years) £7 // Mine Explorer Trip (2 hours): £16 // Half Day Mine Expedition: £32
Opening Times
Corris Mine Explorers
1st Jan - 31st Dec
| M | T | W | T | F | S | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 17:00 |  | | | | | | |
Note: Minimum age for the 1 hour Taster Trip is 9, the minimum age for the 2 hour Mine Exploration is 11, and the minimum age for the Half Day Mine Expedition is 13. All children up to the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
categories
Part of: Historical, Family categories
How do I find Corris Mine Explorers?
Corris Craft Centre is situated on the main A487 road between Machynlleth and Dolgellau.
Public Transport
Bus stop on A487 outside Corris Craft Centre. Train station at Machynlleth - 5 miles.
