Geevor Tin Mine

A World Heritage Site.

Geevor Tin Mine, situated in the village of Pendeen on the B3306 road between St. Ives and Lands End, was the last mine to work in West Penwith finally closing in 1990. Until then tin was won for centuries in workings that eventually stretched far out under the sea. Set in dramatic coastal scenery, Geevor is now the largest complete mining site in Britain where visitors can follow the story of the mining and processing of tin.

In the new Hard Rock Museum opened in October 2008 there is a unique collection of mining photographs,artefacts and memorabilia, a mineral gallery,interactive displays, a 'stope' and a new film of Geevor when it was a working mine. There is a new exhibition entitled Geevor Then and Now, a photographic journey in time chronicalling - side by side - images of the mine buildings as they were then and are now.

The surface buildings contain magnificent machinery such as the winders and compressors. The walk through the mill will enable visitors to see where the ore was processed to produce the tin concentrate that Geevor sold. An underground tour with an expert guide takes visitors into the fascinating long-abandoned 18th Century Wheal Mexico adit mine, which was re–discovered in 1995.

Refreshments are available in the Count House café, and there is well–stocked shop.

Information & contact

Telephone: 01736 788662
Website: www.geevor.com
Email: bookings@geevor.com