No pre-booking necessary for our self guided tours... Just turn up and pay on arrival.
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a family attraction in the heart of the snowdonia national park.
Winner of the Prince of Wales award for tourism, Sygun Copper Mine is one of the wonders of Wales – a remarkable and impressive example of how our precious industrial heritage can be reclaimed, restored and transformed into an outstanding attraction.
Our self-guided audiovisual tours allow you to explore the old workings on foot. There are winding tunnels and large, colorful chambers, magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations and copper ore veins which contain traces of gold, silver and other precious metals.
The audio presentation with special lighting and sound effects provide an enjoyable, interesting and realistic glimpse into the life of a Victorian copper miner. Sygun offers a rare opportunity for those with a sense of adventure and curiosity, to discover for themselves the wonders it still shelters after being abandoned in 1903.
You\‘ll find out more about the history and science of copper in our \amazing facts\ page.
There is also a great deal to see and do on the surface:
Children’s Playground
Museum of Antiquities
Beautiful Lakeside Walks
*Panning for Gold
*Metal Detecting for coins
*extra charges apply
Information for schools
A visit to Sygun Copper Mine provides an interesting and educational environment for studying science, history, geography, geology, art and society. For more information on how Sygun can fit with the national curriculum please read the \Amazing Facts\ information. For prices and more information please contact us on 01766 890595.
Nearby
Sygun is situated 3/4 mile from Beddgelert which is renowned as one of the prettiest villages in North Wales with spectacular scenery of the mountains and lakes. Check out our list of \things to do nearby\
