Sygun Copper Mine

No pre-booking necessary for our self guided tours...
Just turn up and pay on arrival.

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.

And before you visit us have a look at the \FAQs and useful information\.

Above Ground Activities

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\

Directions

Opening Times

We are open:
10th February - 10th November
27th December - 2nd January

* Please note last entry for the underground tour is 45 minutes before closing time

Spring
10.00am - 4.00pm 10th February - 31st March
Summer
9.30am - 5.00pm 1st April - 30th September
Autumn
10.00am - 4.00pm 1st October - 10th November
Winter
10.00am - 4.00pm 27th December - 2nd January

Keep in Touch

Phone: 01766 549795

Email: sygunmine@hotmail.com

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