Environment: Historic
Facilities:
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Cafe or shop
Geevor Tin Mine, dramatically situated on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast is the largest preserved mine site in the country and the gateway to the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Many surface buildings are open to visitors with their magnificent mining machinery; Get interactive in the Hard Rock Museum that tells the fascinating story of Cornish Tin and Copper mining. There is also the opportunity to go underground into the 19th century Wheal Mexico mine. All of this is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with fantastic coastal scenery, spectacular views and an array of wildlife!
Accessible activities
Easy read interpretation - a guide which details the history and stories behind the site in plain English, supported by imagery. Available now at Geevor and by clicking the image below.
Large print format - coming soon in 2018
BSL video - coming soon in 2019
Visual story - coming soon in 2019
Staff and volunteers have received Disability Awareness Training and Deaf Awareness Training.
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Contact Geevor Tin Mine
Address:
Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7EW
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