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Great Orme Mines
Type:Mine
(off Bishops Quarry Road)
LLANDUDNO
Conwy
LL30 2XG
Tel: 01492 870447
Guide Prices
Adult: £12.50
Child: £7.50 (5 - 15 years)
Family: £33.50 (2 adults & 2 children)
Additional Child on top of family ticket: +£5.00
Children aged 4 and under: Free admission
No booking, purchase tickets on arrival.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Assistance Dogs Permitted
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site - Available for mine visitors.
Parking & Transport
- Accessible by public transport
- Parking (free) - Available for mine and giftshop visitors. Car park gates are locked at 5pm.
Payment Methods
- Visa accepted - All cards accepted apart from American Express.
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Dog Friendly - Dogs on leads are allowed everywhere on site, including in the underground.
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - Please visit the website to arrange a school or group visit: https://www.greatormemines.info/schools-groups/
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Great Orme Mines is well signposted from the A55 and other approach roads into Llandudno and is easily accessible by car or public transport..
Follow signs for Llandudno until you see the brown “Ancient Mine” and mine symbol signs.
If you are following SatNav please note some SatNavs may take you the wrong way when driving up the Great Orme. When approaching our site, don't turn left down St Beuno's Road, but keep heading up hill until you see our sign on the left.
Public Transport Directions
The Alpine Great Orme Explorer bus - departing from the pier stops immediately outside Great Orme Mines (contact Alpine Travel for timetable). Discount available on entry to the mines for those that arrive via the Great Orme Explorer.
The Great Orme Tramway - catch the tram at Victoria Station on Church Wallks and alight at the Halfway Station. Following the signs marked "Copper Mine" (heading towards the summit) for a five minute walk. Our site will be on the left. (Contact Great Orme Tramway for timetable)
The Arriva number 26 bus towards Tyn-y-Coed - this can be caught opposite The Palladium (Wetherspoons). Alight at the Tyn-y-Coed bus stop and follow the road and signs for Great Orme Mines up the hill for a 15 minute walk. (contact Arriva Buses Wales for timetable).
The Cable Car - this will take you from Happy Valley to the Summit. On arrival at the Summit Station follow the road down the hill on a 15 minute walk until you see our sign. Our site will be on the right (Please note, the Cable Car is weather dependent and cash only).
There are also a number of taxi companies that you can call from Llandudno, including Alliance (01492 87 87 87).
Video
- Preview introductory film
- The stunning location of our site.
TripAdvisor
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award 2024 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Prince of Wales Award 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Guinness World Record Holder 2025
Opening Times
* Open everyday (including Bank Holidays) from mid-March until the end of October from 9.30am with last admission at 4.30pm.
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