
Mining Heritage
Industrial Heritage
Ponterwyd,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AB
Details
The Mining Museum at the Silver Mountain Experience houses a collection of hard rock mining machinery, tools and ephemera, reflecting the story of Silver-Lead ore extraction in the Cambrian Mountains.
Historical features on the site are continuously being restored with the invaluable help of volunteers from the Mines Preservation Trust. Keep an eye out for more historical developments in the near future!
Experience guided tour 'A Miner's Life', which immerses you in the original and rare setting of our 250+ year old Silver-Lead mine both above and below ground, and with exclusive access to the Ore Crusher. Discover the fascinating facts of mining life in by-gone times as it would have been seen through the eyes of a miner.
Follow the Miner's Trail to explore one of the best preserved mining sites in the UK. Begin at the Giant Waterwheel, work your way around the Mine Offices, explore the Mine Shafts and finish at the Mining Museum.
Free Car Park Café (open to the public as well as visitors) Shop Picnic Area
Opening details
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Events at this Venue
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Sat 2 Jul | Paranormal Investigations |
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.
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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
Free Car Park Café (open to the public as well as visitors) Shop Picnic Area