The Silver Mountain Experience is a fantastic family day out in mid-wales, filled with history, myth and legend. The site is based at the beautifully preserved Llywernog silver-lead ore mine, based just outside Aberystwyth. Spend an afternoon visiting the historic site, experience one of the guided tours, and explore the surface attractions.
A Dragon’s Tale
Join a Knight’s quest to find the shy Dragon Grotty at Silver Mountain. Follow clues, crack codes, and enjoy an exciting actor-led adventure perfect for explorers under 8 and fun for the whole family!
A Miner’s Life
This guided tour immerses you in the original and rare setting of our 250+ year old mine.. Discover the fascinating facts of mining life in by-gone times as it would have been seen through the eyes of a miner.
The Black Chasm
Are you feeling brave? Descend into the darkness of The Black Chasm and discover the dark and murky history of Mid Wales, from the awful mining conditions to the grotesque and downright terrifying creatures that occupied this ancient land. Will you come face to face with more than you bargained for?
Paranormal Investigation
Explore one of the most haunted mines in the country at night! Equipped with tools and guidance, investigate historic buildings, a Victorian mine, and dark woodlands. With help from paranormal experts, use scientific and traditional methods to uncover evidence of the supernatural.
Where? Llywernog, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth SY23 3AB
How Much? From £13.95


