Great Orme Mines
Llandudno, United Kingdom
1 ticket option available · from $18.35
Tours, passes & combos at Great Orme Mines
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Orme Mines Official | Adult admission to Great Orme Mines. Self-guided tour, appr | $18.35 | View |
Did you know?
- Type
- Tourist attraction in Llandudno, Wales
Visitor information
- Address: Llandudno LL30 2XG, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 1492 870447
- Official website: http://www.greatormemines.info/
People also ask
How long does it take to see the Great Orme Mines?
FAQs. The tour is self-guided and takes approximately 45 minutes. It includes the visitor centre, a 5 minute introductory film, the 200 metre underground section and a surface walk around the smelting shelter and opencast mine.
What was mined at Great Orme?
Most of the ore was malachite, a green mineral used in other parts of the world as eye make-up or paint, however blue azurite, gold chalcopyrite and even native copper may have been mined at the site.
What is the Great Orme famous for?
Investigations over the last 15 years, with the benefits of scientific back up, have shown that the Great Orme Copper Mines were first worked over 3,500 years ago during the Bronze Age. They are currently recognised as being the largest Bronze Age mine workings in Western Europe, and maybe in the world.
How much does it cost to go up the Great Orme in Llandudno?
Can I use my ticket to come down on the Great Orme Tramway?