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Corris Mine Explorers

Visiting a Victorian Slate Mine with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid Wales
Follow in the footsteps of Victorian slate miners on this multi award-winning experience in Corris in Mid Wales. With an expert guide, experience broad tunnels and cavernous chambers which remain virtually untouched since the miners left in 1970.

Attraction Information

Get in touch

Location:
Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF
Telephone:
01654 761584
Email:
info@corrismineexplorers.co.uk
Website:
https://www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk

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Caters for

  • Incentives / Rewards
  • Team Building / Corporate Days

Facilities

  • Assistance Dogs Permitted
  • Car Parking
  • Cater For Groups
  • Children Welcome
  • Coach Parking
  • Connection/transfer to public transport
  • On site parking
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Parking (free)
  • Toilets
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wi-Fi available
  • WiFi

Take a look around

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Girl and Boy visiting an old Welsh Slate Mine with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid Wales
Girl and Boy visiting Corris Mine Explorers
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Inspecting items left behind by the miners with Corris Mine Explorers
Inspecting items left behind by the miners with Corris Mine Explorers
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A hard hat and hand torch will be supplied for your Corris Mine Explorers visit.
A hard hat and hand torch will be supplied for your Corris Mine Explorers visit
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Looking down into a lower level of the old Welsh slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers
Looking down to a lower level of the old Welsh slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers
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Looking up to daylight on a Corris Mine Explorers visit
Looking up to daylight with Corris Mine Explorers
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Walking through broad tunnels and cavernous chambers with Corris Mine Explorers
Walking underground with Corris Mine Explorers
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About Corris Mine Explorers

Corris Mine Explorers in Corris, Mid Wales, takes you deep underground into a forgotten world of Welsh slate mining. Step into a disused Victorian slate mine and follow expert guides through hand-dug tunnels, vast chambers and untouched abandoned workings; virtually unchanged since the last miners left in the 1970s. Along the way you will see old tools, machinery, candles, discarded personal items and even miners' graffiti, all left exactly where they were dropped decades ago. Stories of real people who worked here bring the history of the mine, and the tough lives of the miners, vividly to life. On each of our visits, numbers are kept small so everyone can see and hear. This is an atmospheric experience for families, curious visitors, history lovers and anyone looking for something a bit different in Mid Wales. Pre-booking is strongly recommended, especially in school holidays and for groups. Check dates, times and full details at www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk. Corris Mine Explorers shares a site with Corris Caverns, home to the Corris Craft Centre with its 9 independent craft workshops, King Arthur’s Labyrinth underground storytelling adventure filled with dragons, giants, epic battles and the legendary King Arthur and the Welsh Legends Maze where ancient myths, mischievous fairy folk and the voices of long-ago bards whisper through every leafy turn…. There is also a café where you can refuel before or after going underground. With free all day parking, it's a great day out for all ages, in all weathers.

An old slate truck and information boards outside of Corris Mine Explorers based at Corris Caverns in Mid Wales
Outdoors discover history and photos of the old Braich Goch slate mine at Corris Mine Explorers

Tour Details

  • Maximum Number in Tour
  • 40 people.
  • Minimum Number in Tour
  • Tours can be booked for 6 people or more but group discounts are only available for groups of 10 people or more.

Visit Information

  • Book in Advance Required
  • Yes
  • Suggested Visit Time (Hours)
  • Allow 2 hours for the Corris Mine Explorers visit. Additional time should be allocated to enjoy refreshments in the Corris Cafe.

Special Rates

  • Minimum Number in Group
  • Group discounts are available for groups of 10 people or more.
  • Special Group Rates
  • Yes

Location

52.65423, -3.84967

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