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Minera Lead Mines
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24 reviews
#1 of 1 things to do in Minera
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mines
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Derrick F M
Rhondda, UK417 contributions
Neglected, what a shame
Jul 2021 • Couples
No longer open as a tourist info/demo site. No staff at all, toilets locked, a lot of the car park closed off, but still plenty of room. We were one of only 3 cars. Sadly, it is beginning to fall into disrepair
However, it is still physically there. You can imagine what went on and the flow of material through the site. An interesting place to visit. Also you can join into the Clewedog walks (with free parking to boot). These are very enjoyable to experience and it is possible to walk to the Minera Quarry. You can also access other mountain trails along this trail. Take a picnic and definitely some water, as the walks can take as long as you make them. Peaceful, tranquil, what more can you ask for?
Written August 22, 2021
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lynne j
Dartford, UK420 contributions
So very interesting
Sep 2020
Smashing place and almost deserted when we visited, almost had it to ourselves.
We completed the long route, so included the quarry as well, one steep incline but the rest was easy walking.
So much history and so unspoilt.
We had a great view of a buzzard, icing on the cake.
Written September 20, 2020
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RJD
10 contributions
Needs a bit of TLC
May 2021 • Couples
We walked from Nant Mill to the lead mines. There is a large car park which was good. The facilities were closed. It was open to look around and you could just walk in. It is quite an interesting site but could do with better signage regarding the different areas and their history. A lot of the areas could do with some repair as wood has rotted/been vandalised. Weeding or at least some sort of maintenance of plants is also required in places. It has the potential to be quite an interesting site - perhaps the local community could set up a volunteer group to assist this attraction and preserve it.

We didn’t venture into the country park.
Written May 2, 2021
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Cynthia R
Wrexham, UK12 contributions
Peaceful
Sep 2021
I remember this being transformed in the 1980's from what had become wasteland - my Mother used to tell me stories about when it was a working mine. It is fabulous that it has now been transformed as a place for visitors. VERY interesting history and dog friendly (pick it up dogwalkers!!!) A beautiful peaceful afternoon spent
Written August 12, 2022
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Jen & Andy
Wigan, UK28 contributions
Industrial History and Dog Walking
Aug 2019 • Friends
A little off the beaten track at the head of a valley.
Plenty trails to follow and the mines have a small but thorough info centre shown the history and geology of the place.
Free Car Parking - very interesting but please go when visitor centre is open to get full benefit.
30-45 mins for the mines/centre.
As long as you need to do the paths, viewpoint and quarry.
Written August 22, 2019
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molari
Wrexham, UK283 contributions
great, underrated area to visit
Feb 2016 • Solo
Minera lead mines are part of a chain of linked areas that would appeal to walkers and those interested in industrial history. The lead mines, where there is parking and a restored site, lead onto more abandoned buildings - further on still and there is the fabulous Minera Quarry which employed 4000 people at one time. This is returning to nature, and the whole area is full of mine shafts and a large cave system (but only for the experienced at this stage). South west of the parking is a public footpath that goes all the way down into wrexham through nant mill woods. the area between the lead mines and the quarry is easy, flat walking as it is mostly along the old railway line.
Written February 20, 2016
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Jilly2903
Llan Ffestiniog, UK1,931 contributions
Interesting Industrial Ruins - FREE ENTRY
Mar 2019 • Couples
Hubby and me visited here yesterday morning (Saturday). It is located not far from Coedpoeth on the outskirts of Wrexham. We followed the brown signs along the B5426 country lane. There is a large free car park with a toilet block (locked when Visitor Centre closed) and picnic area. We were welcomed by a very knowledgeable chap in the Mini Museum who gave us a brief history of the site. We looked at the exhibits and old photographs. This mine flourished in the 1800's despite lead being a highly poisonous metal! It closed down in 1914.

We saw an old pumping-engine house (shame you can't go inside) built over a mine shaft, a tall chimney and a circular buddle pit/sieve. The surrounding area is a country park so it is popular with walkers.
Written March 31, 2019
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Georgina G
Wrexham, UK18 contributions
Industrial heritage, wildlife.
Jun 2015 • Family
Plenty of info about the Lead mines and lime kilns on Wrexham Borough Council website under 'leisure.'
You can park at the site of the Lead Mines museum (closed, but the Wrexham museum itself run open days). The car park has a map with information about the area; this is a big area to explore! There are many walks, taking you along what were the old railway used by the mines. These are hard paths, but there are abundant Public Footpaths to keep explorers happy.
Keep your eyes open for the interesting wild flowers that have colonised the upland pools, brooks, woodland, + grassland.
Don't forget your camera!
Written November 12, 2015
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Alex F
48 contributions
A glance at North Wales history
Jul 2018 • Solo
It is a shame there has not been much funding spent on this area to ensure those visiting off peak are still able to learn a little about the history. If you can visit when there is an open day it is a really interesting site and the staff and volunteers are very knowledgeable and child friendly. It is really interesting to see how the mine would have worked when it was open and functioning. Worth a visit and close to the World's End for some lovely walks.
Written August 14, 2018
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Jonathan Powell
Wrexham County, UK90 contributions
Great ruins and sparks imagination
Jul 2018 • Family
Great ruins and sparks imagination but the official attraction, shop and toilets never seem to be open. Ever since I’ve been going it’s never been open.
Apart from this the mine buildings are in excellent condition!
Written July 2, 2018
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