Geevor Tin Mine - Penzance
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The largest preserved mining site in the UK. In the far west of Cornwall, on the Atlantic Coast. Here Cornwall's mining history comes to life Until 1990 Geevor was a working mine, now a museum, with many surface buildings, a guided underground tour through 18th / 19th century workings, a shop and a cafe Geevor opened as a Museum and Heritage Centre in August 1993. The land belongs to Cornwall County Council. From October 2001 the Centre has been managed by a local community based charity, Pendeen Community Heritage (PCH). PCH works in partnership with many local bodies and in particular with Penwith District Council and Cornwall County Council to preserve the mining heritage of Cornwall, and to interpret it to future generations. Adult £12.00 Museum Only £9.50 Child (4yrs and over) £7.15 Child Under 4yrs Free Student £7.15 Senior Citizen £10.50 Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £37.95 | |||||||||||||||||||||