Pull on your boots and discover the UK’s only known Roman Gold Mine.
Pumsaint, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8US
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| Asset | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Mines | Mwyngloddiau | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Estate | Ystad | Open all day |
| Car Park | Maes parcio | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Caravan site | Safle carafanau | Open all day |
| Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.00 | |
| Child | £6.00 | |
| Family | £30.00 | |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £18.00 |
| Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 | |
| Child | £2.50 | |
| Family | £12.50 | |
| 1 Adult family | £7.50 |
Goldmines car park is open only when the mines are open. Woodland car park (opp. main gates) is open 24/7 all year round.
Please pre-book for Underground Guided Tours of the only known Roman Goldmine in Britain.
Dogs on leads are welcome at Dolaucothi, even on our underground guided tours.
Toilets onsite at mine yard including disabled facilities (no facilities on tour route).
Drop-off point, disabled toilets, Braille and audio guides. Numerous steep steps (tours). Gravelled, generally flat mine yard. Most sheds accessible.
Many of our machinery sheds are accessible for users of wheelchairs and walking aids.
Although our guided tours involve steep steps and upland walking, our Mine Yard is flat. There is a slight upward slope from the car park to the Mine Yard.
Level access to disabled toilet with handrails, emergency cord and baby changing facilities.
There is ramped access to some of our covered walk ways and buildings. Please note that there is an upward slope from car park to Mine Yard.
Guided Tours take approx. 1 hr 15 mins and the 1km route involves steep external steps up and down from the mine(s), and some walking on upland footpaths.
A482. Ffordd ar gau Os byddwch yn teithio i Ddolaucothi yn ystod yr wythnosau nesaf, sylwch fod y ffordd ar gau ar yr A482 rhwng Llanwrda a Phumsaint. Mae gwyriadau ar waith, ond bydd angen ichi ganiatáu amser ychwanegol ar gyfer eich taith. | Please note, A482 road closure. Anyone travelling to Dolaucothi over the next few weeks, please be aware of the road closure on the A482 between Llanwrda and Pumsaint. Diversions From Llandovery / Llandeilo (A40). Turn off A40 onto A482 at LLANWRDA. Continue on A482 for c. 7 miles. Look out for right turn off A482, signposted Dolaucothi Goldmines, just before PUMSAINT village (our sign is situated above large sign for Five Saints Riding Centre). Follow single track road for a couple of minutes and arrive at Dolaucothi on your right (signposted Dolaucothi Goldmines). From Lampeter Head South East on A482 In c. 8 miles pass through village of PUMSAINT Immediately after village take one of the two left turns signposted Dolaucothi Goldmines Follow single track road for a couple of minutes and arrive at Dolaucothi on your right (signposted Dolaucothi Goldmines) Ar y ffordd O Lanymddyfri / Llandeilo (A40). Trowch oddi ar yr A40 a theithio ar hyd yr A482 yn LLANWRDA. Ewch yn eich blaen ar yr A482 am oddeutu 7 milltir. Chwiliwch am droad i’r dde oddi ar yr A482, gydag arwydd ‘Mwyngloddiau Aur Dolaucothi Goldmines’, yn union cyn cyrraedd pentref PUMSAINT (lleolir yr arwydd uwchben arwydd mawr ar gyfer Canolfan Farchogaeth Five Saints). Dilynwch y ffordd un trac am ryw ddau funud. Mae Dolaucothi ar yr ochr dde (arwydd ‘Mwyngloddiau Aur Dolaucothi Goldmines’). O Lanbedr Pont Steffan, ewch i’r de-ddwyrain ar yr A482. Ar ôl oddeutu 8 milltir byddwch yn mynd trwy bentref PUMSAINT. Yn syth ar ôl gadael y pentref, dewiswch un o blith dau droad i’r chwith gydag arwydd ‘Mwyngloddiau Aur Dolaucothi Goldmines’. Dilynwch y ffordd un trac am ryw ddau funud. Mae Dolaucothi ar yr ochr dde (arwydd ‘Mwyngloddiau Aur Dolaucothi Goldmines’).
Parking: Free. Car park for Goldmines is situated inside main entrance. Car park only open when mines are open and is locked at 5 pm Woodland car park for estate walks is open 24/7 all year and is situated opposite main entrance. Parcio: Am ddim. Lleolir maes parcio’r Mwyngloddiau Aur y tu mewn i’r brif fynedfa. Dim ond pan fydd y mwyngloddiau ar agor y bydd y maes parcio hwn ar agor, a chaiff ei gloi am 5pm. Mae maes parcio’r Coetir, ar gyfer teithiau trwy’r ystad, ar agor 24/7 drwy gydol y flwyddyn;
from Lampeter (search Bwca bws for route) O Lanbedr Pont Steffan (chwiliwch Bwca bws i ddod o hyd i lwybr)
If you are planning a visit to Dolaucothi, you will need to book your guided tour in advance. Please note, we run 3 different guided tours each day we are open. Find out more about each tour, how to book and what to expect when you arrive.
With over 2,500 acres of estate, woodland, farms and parkland to explore, there’s so much more to Dolaucothi in Carmarthenshire than the Roman mines.
Dolaucothi is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome everywhere at Dolaucothi, from the tours of the Roman gold mine to the miles of footpaths to explore across the wider estate.
Dolaucothi Goldmines offers a unique outdoor learning experience for students of all ages.
Fascinating underground workings and surface archaeology reflecting gold mining at Dolaucothi from Roman times to the 1930s.
Roman adit and gallery offering unique insights into Roman mining methods at the only known Roman gold mine in Britain.
Dark, hilltop drift mine named after 19th and early 20th Century gold miner, James Mitchell whose story forms part of our rich mining history.
Victorian working containing some interesting mining features. Its location, at the base of the hill just off the mine yard, makes this our most accessible mine.
Newly refurbished, accessible Gold Panning area, situated at the base of a mountain stream, with a new Water Rill and plans for a Golden Sun Disc.
1930s mine yard with a range of metal sheds containing mining machinery, equipment and tools, with explanatory information boards.
A comfortable space for relaxing, discovering current displays and visitor information, exploring the archive resource, and enjoying some light refreshments.
2,500 acre let estate of SSSI status with 25km of footpaths ranging from riverside, meadow and woodland to upland landscapes.
Discover two thousand years of gold mining history on a Guided Underground Tour.
If you are planning a visit to Dolaucothi, you will need to book your guided tour in advance. Please note, we run 3 different guided tours each day we are open. Find out more about each tour, how to book and what to expect when you arrive.
With over 2,500 acres of estate, woodland, farms and parkland to explore, there’s so much more to Dolaucothi in Carmarthenshire than the Roman mines.
There’s lots to do at Dolaucothi, even if you don’t go underground
From underground adventures deep in the gold mines to a gold panning experience on the Mine Yard, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family at Dolaucothi.
Explore the parkland around Dolaucothi on this gentle stroll, taking in the grounds of the mansion and riverside paths, with spring bluebells and autumn fungi.
Experience history on this moderate trail at Dolaucothi, where you'll follow in the footsteps of gold miners through the ages.
Walk through beautiful woodland, following paths once taken by horses dragging timber. Uncover the history of Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Pumsaint village and the former mansion as you go.
Walk in Ancient Roman footsteps along the River Cothi and climb to the Dolaucothi Estate's highest point, for spectacular views over Pumsaint and the wider valley.
In a quiet, wooded valley by Dolaucothi Gold Mine with history going back to the Romans.
A traditional farmhouse with wooden floors, and a log burner on the beautiful Dinefwr Park.
Nestled on the edge of the Dinefwr Park Estate with a gorgeous garden overlooking the valley, Penparc is a fabulous base for exploring the Welsh countryside
Sitting within Dinefwr Park estate nestled behind Dinefwr Home Farm, Cariad Cottage is cosy and packed with charm and character.
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Hidden in these wooded hillsides is evidence of Roman gold mining dating back over 2,000 years.
On our pre-booked guided tours our expert guides will unveil the secrets of Roman mining and take you underground into the mine itself, ending with the chance to try the gold panning experience.
Mining on this site continued into the twentieth century, ending in 1938. Our tours start from the 1930s mine yard where you’ll see buildings and mining machinery dating from that time.
Please note, underground tours involve an active outdoor visit up steps and steep slopes. Appropriate outer wear and stout enclosed footwear is essential. Children must 1 meter in height.
Extend your day and explore the Cothi Valley, following riverside walks, woodlands and expansive views across the Valley.
Gold mining at Dolaucothi started at least 2,000 years ago and ended just before the Second World War. Find out more about the UK’s only known Roman gold mine.
NT Dolaucothi Caravan and Motorhome Park is an ideal base from which to explore the underground workings and unique Roman archaeology of Dolaucothi
We’ve been conducting a geophysical survey at Dolaucothi around the foundations of a curious concrete structure on the Mine Yard.
Christians Survey and Inspection Solutions have recently carried out laser scanning and photogrammetry work in our Roman adits and gallery.
Please note you need to book tickets for Guided Underground Tours Dolaucothi. You can book on the day up until 1 hour before your chosen tour time (subject to availability). Tickets are made available every Thursday for the next 4 weeks.