
Silver Mountain Experience
Cave/Cavern Attraction, £13.95
Ponterwyd,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AB
Details
Set against the dramatic Cambrian Mountains, The Silver Mountain Experience is not your usual day out. - it is a visitor attraction encompassing a 250 year old Victorian mine, exciting Escape Rooms, Mining Museum, Gift Shop and on-site Miner's Rest Cafe.
GUIDED TOURS
Embark on an adventure with a choice of guided tours both above and below ground, discovering the history of our original Victorian Silver-Lead Mine, or experience Welsh fantasy and myth in one of our theatrical experiences.
A Miner’s Life is a guided tour which takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the oldest part of the uniquely preserved silver-lead mine.
Explore Welsh myth and legend in theatrical experiences such as A Dragon’s Tale and the mysterious Black Chasm (not for the very young or faint-hearted!).
MINING MUSEUM
Discover the Mining Museum and let your imagination run wild in Woo Hoo Woods, go gem panning, den building, dig for fossils and much more.
Note: Sturdy footwear advised. Dogs on leads welcome at surface attractions
MINER'S REST CAFE AND GIFT SHOP
The Miner’s Rest Cafe is part of the Silver Mountain Experience. Please check website for opening times and further information.
ULTIMATE XSCAPE
Fancy doing an escape room whilst visiting Silver Mountain? Check out Ultimate Xscape Aberystwyth: www.ultimatexscape.co.uk
Free Car Park Café (open to the public as well as visitors) Shop Picnic Area
Open all the time
Prices
Admission to The Silver Mountain Experience includes a guided tour plus all surface attractions.
Visit www.silvermountainexperience.co.uk/buy-tickets/ for more information
GROUP VISITS
Looking to visit as a group of 10 or more? Great group rates available, as well as special packages for educational visits.
A portion of the entrance fee goes towards maintaining and preserving this unique heritage site.
Address
Ponterwyd,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AB
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 733807 Lat: 52.41029 Long: -3.86410
The Silver Mountain Experience is located on the A44 (Aberystwyth - Llangurig (A470) road). It is approximately 11 miles from Aberystwyth and 2 miles from Ponterwyd (A4120) which links to Devils Bridge. Llangurig (A470) is 14 miles away.
It is clearly signposted in the the village of Llywernog, directly opposite the Red Kite Cafe.
The local 525 bus stops on request at the entrance on the A44, with Aberystwyth train station 11 miles away.
www.traveline-cymru.info
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 12 miles from Aberystwyth station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Accepts groups
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Free Car Park Café (open to the public as well as visitors) Shop Picnic Area