The Great Orme Copper Mine
is one of the United Kingdom’s most  important archaeological sites and is the largest Bronze Age mine in the world. On a tour,  your group will be taken around the mines by one of our experienced guides, who will be with you for the  duration of your visit. After explaining the mines history and showing a short film, your group will be taken underground to see the labyrinth of tunnels which were part of a vast industrial complex 4,000 years ago. 

Although the tunnels you walk through are large enough to stand in, many tunnels leading off are so small that they could only have been mined by children, as young as 5 or 6 years. During the tour the group are encouraged to imagine what life would  have been like for children living in the Bronze Age. One of the highlights is the Great Cavern, this chamber, pictured above was excavated 3 ,500 years ago by miners using stone and bone tools. 

A visit to Great Orme Mines is both an 
educational and 
 exciting experience, 
enjoyed by children 
of all ages.

Why not combine your visit to the mines with an environmental activity walk, guided by one of the Great Orme's wardens. This  provides an opportunity for children to explore and learn about the Orme's flora, fauna, history and management as a Country Park, through an enjoyable and interactive walk. The Great Orme has much to offer in assisting with National Curriculum Key Stage 2 Geography, relating to environmental change, economic activities, and in enhancing geographical skills. It also adds to the pupils overall historical understanding of times gone by and has much to offer in the science curriculum.

VICTORIAN TRAMWAY
For an even fuller experience,  travel on the unique Victorian Tramway, taking you from Llandudno town to the summit of the Great Orme. The tram can be booked through Great Orme Mines