On the ground

Festival of Archaeology at Dolaucothi Gold Mines 2024

Multiple dates and times available

Explore archaeology at the only known Roman goldmine in the UK. Learn about the past, present and future of archaeological research at this internationally important site.

Hands-on activities for all ages will run from 21 to 28 July, 10 am - 4 pm, including: Make Your Own Roman Oil Lamp, Take the Heritage Explorer Trail, Play Roman Games, Dress Up and do some fun Colouring In.

Special events on the weekend of 27 and 28 July will include exhibitions, displays, presentations and a chance to join our experts as they carry out active archaeology on the site.

Please note, underground mine tours will be running throughout the Festival of Archaeology but must be pre-booked.

Standard admission charges apply. National Trust members enjoy free admission.

 

 

 

Location

Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Pumsaint, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8US, United Kingdom

Additional location/direction information

Please see the 'getting here' section on nationaltrust.org.uk/dolaucothi for more details.

Schedule

Sun, 21 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Mon, 22 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Tue, 23 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Wed, 24 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Thu, 25 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Fri, 26 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Sat, 27 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Sun, 28 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Additional booking information

Underground mine tours will be running throughout the Festival of Archaeology but must be pre-booked.

Additional fee information

Standard admission charges apply. National Trust members enjoy free admission.