Follow in the footsteps of Cornish tin miners this October half term.
Everything we use in our daily lives comes from the ground. If it's not grown it has to be mined!
Geevor Tin Mine is a multi-award winning family-friendly heritage attraction and learning centre. This half term we have many fun hands-on activities for children and families.
We are found on the rugged cliffs of the Tin Coast in West Cornwall where the land meets the sea, a stunning place to discover the story of Cornwall's tin and copper mining at this incredible World Heritage Site.
Put on your hard hat and go exploring at Geevor!
Astonishing history in an amazing landscape
Geevor is a real Cornish tin mine little changed from when the mine closed in 1990 with a real underground experience. Tin and copper have been mined in Cornwall since the Bronze Age.
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* Explore the mine, the mill and the hard rock museum at your own pace.
* Go underground into 18th century Wheal Mexico Mine. It will give you a real insight into working underground.
* There are many fun activities for children of all ages and families to enjoy every day this October half term. Have a go at panning for gems (keep what you find!). Try our 'What metals are in your phone?' quiz and win a fabulous Geevor medal made with real tin! All of our activities are FREE with your entry ticket.
* Enjoy the great outdoors in the dramatic scenery of the north Atlantic Tin Coast, a stunning World Heritage Site.
* Talk to our mine guides about their time working as miners at Geevor.
We know it's a bit further to drive so all-day car parking is FREE for all of our visitors.
Experience what life was like working at Geevor
New for 2025!
The Story of Geevor
The exact date when mining began in the area eventually operated by Geevor is unknown - but in the old workings in the Wheal Carne section there is a date of 1791 cut into the wall of the adit (drainage) level.
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