What's Here
There is so much to see and do throughout our site. Explore the many buildings and discover how they were used when Geevor was a working mine. Get hands-on in our museum. Visit the Mill where the rock was crushed, ground and separated to produce the precious tin concentrate. Have a go at panning for 'gold' and gems! Go underground and explore the tunnels. Take a walk around our trails; the South West Coast Path crosses the site. There's something for everyone at Geevor - we really are one of the best days out in Cornwall.
Wheal Mexico Underground Mine
This is your chance to go underground and walk through the tunnels that were made by men and boys two hundred years ago! Wheal Mexico dates back to the 18th century, and during your trip you will get the experience of being in a real mine.
Mineral Panning in the Mill
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 men, 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 such as the Winder and Compressor Houses with their magnificent mining machinery. The Mill buildings contain unique mining equipment that was used to process the rock brought up from underground to produce the precious tin concentrate that Geevor sold.
Shop
The shop at Geevor stocks a large range of quality items, and many of these are made in Cornwall. Take home a souvenir of your day out!
Eat and Drink
Come and visit our café with its stunning views of the Cornish coastline. Whatever you order, you’re sure to enjoy!