1. Mid Wales
  2. Powys
  3. Machynlleth

About Corris Mine Explorers

Follow in the footsteps of Victorian slate miners with the best Mine Guides. You’ll experience the broad tunnels and cavernous chambers where the world’s best slate was excavated by both hand and explosives, before being shipped around the world.  From the moment you step through a hidden door in the mountainside, you’ll be immersed into a way of life and work which changed little throughout the mine’s history. Having barely been touched since the mine was abandoned in the 1970s, the countless awards and outstanding reviews explain how unmissable this authentic and fascinating experience is.  Enjoy our Pathfinder trip for ages 8+ or step up a level to the Adventurer for ages 10+!

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Discover an old Welsh Slate mine

You get to follow in the footsteps of Victorian Slate Miners on this authentic visit.

We're deep beneath the mountains of Southern Snowdonia

Formed many millennia ago, the slate areas of Gwynedd are now officially recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

We are based at Corris Caverns

We share a destination with many more fabulous businesses including King Arthur's Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre with 9 independent Craft Workshops, the Welsh Legends Maze, the Corris Cafe and Welsh Deli. There's a children's play area too.

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Onsite Parking iconOnsite Parking
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Baby Changing iconBaby Changing
  • Food Available iconFood Available
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Tuesday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Wednesday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Thursday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Friday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Sunday, 00:00 - 00:00

Open from 31st March to 3rd November 2024 Please check their website for details of the explorations running. Pre-booking is recommended to guarantee your visit and also for the best prices. Corris Mine Explorers also opens at other times of the year for pre-booked group bookings. Please contact them directly.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
Pathfinder
Online Prices: Adult: 19.50  Child: £14.95
Walk-in Prices: Adult: 21.50  Child: £16.95
 
Adventurer
Online Price: £37
Walk-in Price: £39.95

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Contact Details

Corris Craft Centre, Corris
Machynlleth
Powys
SY20 9RF
Wales

Try using What3Words: ///Entry.theme.golden

Tel: 01654 761584

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Transport Information

There are direct trains from Birmingham to Machynlleth every two hours.There are regular buses from Aberystwyth, Dolgellau and Machynlleth: Catch the T2 which stops just a few minutes walk away. Sustrans Cycle Route 8 passes nearby.

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