Geevor Tin Mine Museum and Heritage Centre
Pendeen
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7EW
England
Website
The main website for Geevor Tin Mine, for visiting information, What's On, free resources and information about mining history.
Geevor is a key site for the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site.
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/
For general contact, as well as to book a group tour or bookings for events.
Telephone
Telephone for Geevor Reception and main switchboard for all departments onsite.
01736 788662
Fax
01736 786059
Geevor, situated amid the dramatic scenery of Cornwall's Atlantic coast, is the largest mining history site in the UK. Here you can see how tin was mined and then processed. Whilst on site, you are free to explore the many surface buildings - including the museum - at your own pace. There is a well-stocked gift shop and a cafe with home-cooked food. The highlight of the visit is a guided underground tour to experience conditions in a genuine 18th century mine. Geevor offers educational workshops and a lively programme of events and exhibitions. Please check our website www.geevor.com for further details.
Venue Type:
Museum, Archive, Heritage site, Industrial heritage site
Additional info
Dogs are welcome all over the site with the exception of the Underground Tour.
Pendeen
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7EW
England
Website
The main website for Geevor Tin Mine, for visiting information, What's On, free resources and information about mining history.
Geevor is a key site for the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site.
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/
For general contact, as well as to book a group tour or bookings for events.
Telephone
Telephone for Geevor Reception and main switchboard for all departments onsite.
01736 788662
Fax
01736 786059
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Pendeen
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7EW
England
Website
The main website for Geevor Tin Mine, for visiting information, What's On, free resources and information about mining history.
Geevor is a key site for the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site.
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/
For general contact, as well as to book a group tour or bookings for events.
Telephone
Telephone for Geevor Reception and main switchboard for all departments onsite.
01736 788662
Fax
01736 786059
February Half Term Activities
Daily Activities!
Sun 12th - Fri 17th Feb. Geevor Talks every day
Listen to a 20 min talk on a fascinating aspect of mining history that brings the site to life! No booking required, talks will start at 12.30pm. Free with site admission.
and...
Hand-drilling every day
A chance to have a go at the jobs miners and bal maidens would have done 200 years ago, try hand drilling, hand barrowing and crushing rocks using a bucking iron.
Suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. No booking required, sessions run between 1.30-3pm. Free with site admission.
and on...
Monday 13th February
Crafts: Ingot-Making
Crafts available between 12pm-3pm.
Come and create your own smelters mark and make an ingot out of plaster-of-Paris to take home. Free with site admission. No booking required.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall. TR19 7EW
Admission
Activities are free with site admission.
Please refer to www.geevor.com for up-to-date admission charges.
Website
'Balmaidens': An Evening Talk
Balmaiden expert and author, Lynne Mayers, will give an illustrated evening talk about Balmaidens, the women who worked in Cornish mines.
Starts at 7pm, with opportunity for questions and answers, as well as time to browse relevant books on the topic or explore the Hard Rock Museum.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
7-9pm
Where
Hard Rock Museum, Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall TR19 7EW
Admission
£3 per ticket. Refreshments available. Pre-booking recommended by contacting bookings@geevor.com or telephoning 01736 788662.
Website
Easter Holiday Activities
Geevor Talks every Sun, Tues and Thurs
Listen to a 20 min talk on a fascinating aspect of mining history that brings the site to life! No booking required, talks will start at 12.30pm. Free with site admission.
and
Hand-drilling every Mon, Wed and Fri
A chance to have a go at the jobs miners and bal maidens would have done 200 years ago, try hand-drilling, hand-barrowing and crushing rocks using a bucking iron. Suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. No booking required, sessions run between 1.30 - 3.00 pm. Free with site admission.
and
Easter Crafts on Mon 2nd and Mon 9th April
Come and get crafty during our drop-in session between 12pm-3pm every Monday of the Easter holidays. Easter-themed crafts and an opportunity to make a badge. No booking required. Free with site admission.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Geevor Tin Mine
Admission
Free with site admission. No booking required.
See www.geevor.com for details.
Website
'Bears Go Tin Mining'
Monday 7th May
Author, Dale Reardon will be coming to Geevor and bringing the stars of his of new children's book series 'The Bears of Porthor'. Including his most senior cast member, Morwenna who is 99 years young.
This will be a FREE EVENT and will include storytelling and activities for children young and old. Dale will be introducing the bears to visitors at 11.30 and 1.30 on the day. Bring your own teddy along too!
Suitable for
- 0-4
- 5-6
- 7-10
- Any age
When
11:30-2:30am
Where
Held in the Gilbert Room, near Geevor's Reception area.
Admission
Free event, no site admission required.
Website
The Night Shift at Geevor & Levant Mines
Join us for a guided tour of Levant and Geevor Tin Mines to find out about 'The Night Shift' in these two neighbouring tin mines, both now heritage sites. To add to the atmosphere, the 1840 winding engine at Levant Mine will be steaming - the oldest Cornish mine engine in existence and the only one still in steam! The tour will also include a guided walk of the mining heritage along the coast between the two sites and visit buildings not normally open to the public at Geevor. Meet (and park) at Geevor 7.30pm for a circular walk lasting until 10pm.
Run as part of the Museums at Night weekend for the last few years, this event has proved very popular in the past, so book your place soon!
Follow the link below to see what happened at 'The Night Shift' in May 2011...
http://www.culture24.org.uk/places+to+go/south+west/cornwall/art356127
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 18+
- 16-17
When
7:30-10pm
Where
Start at Geevor Tin Mine. Circular walk includes Levant Tin Mine.
Admission
£8 adults, £6 children and National Trust members. Over 8s only. Bring your own torch! Sturdy footwear recommended for rough outdoor terrain. Places are limited to 60 people, so please book in advance by phoning 01736 788662 or email bookings@geevor.com
Website
Pendeen
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7EW
England
Website
The main website for Geevor Tin Mine, for visiting information, What's On, free resources and information about mining history.
Geevor is a key site for the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site.
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/
For general contact, as well as to book a group tour or bookings for events.
Telephone
Telephone for Geevor Reception and main switchboard for all departments onsite.
01736 788662
Fax
01736 786059
Pendeen
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7EW
England
Website
The main website for Geevor Tin Mine, for visiting information, What's On, free resources and information about mining history.
Geevor is a key site for the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site.
http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/
For general contact, as well as to book a group tour or bookings for events.
Telephone
Telephone for Geevor Reception and main switchboard for all departments onsite.
01736 788662
Fax
01736 786059
Getting there
Geevor Tin Mine is located in the village of Pendeen, 7 miles west of Penzance. The mine is easily reached from Penzance, St. Ives or Lands End by car or bus.
By Road:
From Penzance - From the A30 Penzance bypass take the main road to St Just (A3071). Follow the brown signs indicating ‘Historic Mining Area’. Continue along the A3071 and fork right on the B3318 to Pendeen. Turn left at the cross roads to drive through Pendeen and turn right at the Geevor main entrance.
From Lands End and St Just - Turn off the A30 to St Just on the B3306. At St Just continue to Pendeen. Geevor is situated about 3 miles from St Just along the north coast.
From St Ives - Follow the beautiful coast road (the B3306) through Zennor and Morvah to Pendeen.
By Bus:
We offer a 10% discount to visitors who travel to Geevor by bus
From Penzance - Take the 17 and ask for Geevor Tin Mine.
From St Just - Take the 17 (also 300 in summer) and ask for Geevor Tin Mine.
From St Ives - In summer take the 300 open top bus and ask for Geevor Tin Mine. At other times of the year travel via Penzance.
The nearest train station is Penzance.
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