What's Here
Explore the many mine buildings with their magnificent mining machinery at your own pace . Get hands-on in our museum. Enjoy the many family activities that are free with your entry ticket. Have a go at panning for 'gold' and gems! Go underground and explore the tunnels of 200 year old Wheal Mexico Mine. The coast path is at the bottom of our site and the views are stunning.
Wheal Mexico Underground Mine
Experience going into a real mine. Walk through the tunnels that were made by men & boys two hundred years ago! It's cool in the mine!
Mineral Panning
For centuries prospectors around the world looked to make their fortune panning for gold. Have a go at panning for ‘gold’ and a collection of colourful gemstones. Fun for all ages! Keep what you find for free!
Hard Rock Museum
The Hard Rock Museum at Geevor is home to fascinating exhibits about metal mining in Cornwall.
Victory Shaft
Victory Shaft was the main hoisting shaft at Geevor for miners, materials and rock.
The Dry
The Dry is one of the most evocative and moving experiences of your visit to Geevor. Experience the atmosphere of the change room, left almost exactly as it was on the day that the miners came up to surface for the last time in 1990.
Explore the Mine
Geevor is the largest preserved mining site in the country, the key centre within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Come and explore the many buildings with their magnificent mining machinery. Little has changed since the mine closed in 1990.
Shop
Come and see what we have to offer in the shop at Geevor!
Not just your average gift shop!