Corris Mine Explorers

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Type:Cave

Corris
MACHYNLLETH
Powys
SY20 9RF

Tel: 01654 761584

Exploring an old Welsh slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Child ages 8-15incl online ticket price£15.70 child
Corris Mine Explorers online ticket£20.50 adult

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

What's included

What's included

  • Equipment Provided

What to bring

What to bring

  • Warm Clothing

Facilities

Other

  • Café on premises
  • Cyclists welcome
  • Walkers welcome

Accessibility

  • Toilets for disabled visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Cater for

  • Team Building / Corporate Days

Catering

  • Café
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Packed lunch available
  • Serve lunch
  • Take away service

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age 8.
  • Children Welcome

Group Travel

  • Coach parties accepted
  • Coach Parties Welcome

Operating Regions

  • Mid Wales
  • North Wales

Parking & Transport

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car Parking
  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Booking essential
  • Groups Accepted
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Special group rates

Provider Facilities

  • Cater for school groups
  • Equipment/clothing free of charge - Wrap up warm whatever the temperature aboveground. Wellies can be provided if necessary.
  • Experience level - beginner
  • First Aid
  • Fitness level required - low
  • Fully qualified instructors
  • Insurance included
  • Shop
  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction - Corris Mine Explorers takes you underground into an abandoned Welsh slate mine.
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction - There is a short walk up a steep path to the mine entrance which is all outside. You then enter the mine and explore underground.

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens - With a wealth of history and adventure (we can make it as adventurous as you want) we entertain a lot of fit and active seniors.
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Min group size numeric qualifier - For pre-booked groups of 10+, one person explores free.
  • Packed lunches available
  • Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Find us at the Corris Craft Centre on the main A487 road between Dolgellau and Machynlleth. We're on The Wales Way. What3words: ///entry.theme.golden  Free all-day Parking.

Public Transport Directions

There are regular buses from Aberystwyth, Dolgellau and Machynlleth: T2 stops right outside Sustans Cycle Route 8 passes nearby. There are regular direct trains from Birmingham to Machylleth.

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Opening Times

Corris Mine Explorers (25 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 2026)

* Online booking is strongly recommended and where you'll find our best prices. We open for Groups and Schools all year round.

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