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Geevor Tin Mine

Pendeen TR19 7EW, England
01736 788662
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Pendeen
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Mines
Owner description: This preserved mining site features a museum, underground tour and visitor center all perched on the rugged cliffs of Penwith, offering magnificent... more » Owner description: This preserved mining site features a museum, underground tour and visitor center all perched on the rugged cliffs of Penwith, offering magnificent coastal views high above the crashing surf below. « less
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

After eating a huge pasty in the cafe, with 5x more meat in than the 'genuine, authentic & award winning' effort from a St Ives take-away and only 10p more, we took a guided tour through the plant and mine in a small group. I now know how big the balls are in a horizontal mill. The hundreds of lockers... More

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stockport
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A really great afternoon out, plenty to see and informative and friendly guides. You get to go into the underground mine workings too which is a real eye opener.

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Northamptonshire, UK
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106 reviews 106 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Most people would enjoy this experience, I think, but especially Geology and Engineering fans. Visited for our tin wedding anniversary and spent several hours immersed in Cornish geology, history and the story of tin. A large part of the equipment and machinery is still in situ (although some was sold for scrap in the past). There is certainly enough kit... More

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Berlin
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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This review should be written by my husband, who put the visit to the Geevor Tin Mine on top of the best things we've seen in Cornwall. Admittedly I'm not quite as enthusiastic about it as he is. Yes, there is a lot of interesting stuff to read to begin with. However, if it were not for the guides (volunteers?)... More

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Penzance
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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If you want to know more about an industry that shaped Cornwall and played an important role in the Industrial Revolution then this is the place to come to. There is a fascinating display that explains the geological original of Cornwall's mineral inheritance and the social impact of the boom and bust nature of mining in the 19th centuary. You... More

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SE England
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

He said a lot & nothing all at the same time...much better guide 8 years ago.

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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Mine has been preserved from last day of working. A must see is the Levant mine workings on the cliff - National Trust

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cleethorpes
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

fantastic and educational for all kids loved it also

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Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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The tour was worth the cost. It goes through the processing facility and down in a mine (not for the claustrophobic). We could have stayed on site for 3-4 hours. Wished we'd had the time.

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London, England, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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Spent a good 3 hours, plenty to see and do. Has a very original feel to it, nothing Disney land about this place. The guides were original old Cornish miners, very interesting and sincere. Good value, worth the drive and money. I highly recommend it.

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