Museums · South West England
Geevor Tin Mine
In or near Botallack.
Geevor Tin Mine — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Geevor Tin Mine is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Geevor Tin Mine is a preserved Cornish tin mine that offers visitors a glimpse into the mining history of the region. Guests can explore the mine buildings, go underground into Wheal Mexico Mine, and participate in various family-friendly activities, including gem panning. The site is part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and features stunning coastal scenery.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Geevor Tin Mine is a museum located in South-West England, postcode TR19. It is a former tin mine that offers insights into the mining industry. The site preserves the history and workings of tin extraction, showcasing the techniques and equipment used in the past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1519, -5.6760
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Just
- Postcode
- TR19 7EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- +44 1736 788662
- Opening
- Su-Th 09:00-17:00
- Official site
- geevor.com
Sources
- osm: node/1924136691 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Geevor Tin Mine?
- Geevor Tin Mine is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR19 7EW), in the parish of St. Just.
- What is Geevor Tin Mine?
- Geevor Tin Mine — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Geevor Tin Mine?
- Drivers can use postcode TR19 7EW.
- Is Geevor Tin Mine a protected site?
- Yes — Geevor Tin Mine is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Geevor Tin Mine?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR19 7EW. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.