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Silver Mountain Experience
Silver Mountain Experience
Cave/Cavern Attraction, £3.95-£14.95
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THE SILVER MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE
Where history, myth and legend collide in a fantastic day out for the whole family. Embark on an adventure with a choice of guided tours discovering the history of our original Victorian Silver-Lead Mine, or experience Welsh fantasy and myth in one of our theatrical experiences. So what are you waiting for? Come and explore
Set against the dramatic Cambrian Mountains, The Silver Mountain Experience is not your usual day out.
Experience guided tour A Miner’s Life, which takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the oldest part of the uniquely preserved silver-lead mine.
Explore Welsh myth and legend in our theatrical experiences such as A Dragon’s Tale and the mysterious Black Chasm (not for the very young or faint-hearted!).
Interactive attraction Time Lab features a fun show for all the family, delving deep into the freaky facts and twisted tales linked to this unique silver mine.
As well as our fantastic theatrics, you won’t want to miss what else we have on offer. Discover our Mining Museum, let your imagination run wild in Woo Hoo Woods, go gem panning, den building, dig for fossils and much more.
So what are you waiting for? Come and explore!
Note: Sturdy footwear advised. Dogs on leads welcome at surface attractions
With a Gift Shop, the on site Miner's Rest Cafe and beautiful hillside views, Silver Mountain is well worth the visit!
Open throughout the year. Please check website for opening times and further information.
Fancy doing an escape room whilst visiting Silver Mountain? Check out Ultimate Xscape Aberystwyth: https://www.ultimatexscape.co.uk/
Free Car Park Café (open to the public as well as visitors) Shop Picnic Area
Prices
Admission to The Silver Mountain Experience includes a guided tour plus all surface attractions:
Online-booking price:
Child (3-15): £9.85
Senior/student: £11.65
Adult: £13.45
Gate Price:
Child (3-15): £10.95
Senior / Student: £12.95
Adult: £14.95
Children under 3 go free!
Want to add an extra tour? Do this when you arrive for £3 per child, £3.50 per senior/student and £4 per adult.
Special rates for advance bookings for schools and groups of 11 or more.
A portion of the entrance fee goes towards maintaining and preserving this unique heritage site.
Mining Heritage at the Silver Mountain Experience
The Miner's Rest Cafe
Children's Parties
Groups & Schools
Guided tours at the Silver Mountain Experience
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Ponterwyd,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AB
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap 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
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
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
