Please click here for more information. Dolaucothi Gold Mines Pumsaint, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire These unique gold mines, last worked in 1938, are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley. The Romans who exploited the site almost 2000 years ago left behind a complex of pits, channels, adits and tanks. Mining resumed in the 19th century and continued through the 20th century, reaching a peak in 1938. There’s a ghost, 'Ned', a mine worker killed in an accident. Guided tours take visitors through the Roman and the more recent underground workings. The main mine yard contains a collection of 1930s mining machinery, an exhibition about the history of gold and gold mining, video and interpretation. Gold-panning gives visitors the opportunity to experience the frustrations of the search for gold. Other attractions include waymarked walks, cycle hire and an Information Centre in Pumsaint. There is fishing and accommodation on the estate, including a 35-pitch touring caravan site.   Accommodation and Events There's a good choice of quality assured accommodation and often events in the area covered by the map below. About our location: Between Lampeter and Llanwrda on A482 [146: SN6640] Bus: Castle Garage 289 from Lampeter. Station: Llanwrda (U), 8ml.     Reset Map Position Admission Special offer Adult price £2.90 NT members free Child price £1.50 Family price £7.30 Concessions Opening Hours: Mines: 18 Mar–30 Oct 10–5   Facilities: Welsh gold for sale (including by mail order). Tea-room. Picnic areas. Baby-changing and feeding facilities. Pushchairs admitted. Children’s parties (booking essential). Suitable for school groups. Education room/centre. Children's quiz/trail. Dogs on leads only, and not on tours. Pumsaint Information Centre and estate walks open all year. Underground tours last about 1hr and involve hillside walking, so stout footwear is essential; helmets with lights are provided. These tours are unsuitable for visitors with poor mobility. Smaller children will be allowed on the tours only at the discretion of the property staff. Please phone for advice. Other Attractions: include waymarked walks and cycle hire, the ruins of a Roman settlement and Red Kite Information Centre in Pumsaint. Fishing and accommodation on the Estate, including a 45-pitch touring caravan site. Other Attractions: include waymarked walks and cycle hire, the ruins of a Roman settlement and Red Kite Information Centre in Pumsaint. Fishing and accommodation on the Estate, including a 45-pitch touring caravan site Opening Times: 1 Mar 2002 – 28 Feb 2003 (provisional): 14 April to 17 Sept daily. Times: 10am–5pm. Groups can be booked at other times. Last tour 5pm.   Dolaucothi Gold Mines Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire  SA19 8RR Telephone 01558 650359 Website	Accommodation Beaches Events Restaurants Click on the channels above to get information on areas covered by the zoomable maps.