Minera Lead Mines
Minera Lead Mines
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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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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Cynthia R
Wrexham, UK17 contributions
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, UK30 contributions
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.
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, UK275 contributions
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, UK1,939 contributions
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.
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, UK17 contributions
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!
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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Lynn Mills
Liverpool, UK1,307 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
We walked through from the quarry. A great industrial heritage site that is sadly neglected. The visitor centre was closed as was the tea room and toilets. Small, free carpark. Not enough information boards to give the history, i.e., when opened, closed, and how many worked at the mine etc.
An enjoyable walk, which could be made more interesting.
An enjoyable walk, which could be made more interesting.
Written October 19, 2024
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Alex F
47 contributions
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, UK108 contributions
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!
Apart from this the mine buildings are in excellent condition!
Written July 2, 2018
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4tbags
New South Wales, Australia238 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We went here thinking it would fill in a few but quickly realized it wouldn't. Though it's free as soon as you leave the car park you will see everything you are going to see a couple of buildings it took all of 5 minutes, so we decided to go for a walk on the walking trials. OH don't bother walking up to the viewing point as all you see are the tree's
Written August 1, 2016
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Stephen C
Wrexham, UK9 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
very interesting area for walking ,caving ,mine exploring. weather in the area is interesting too,but its in the mountain area of minera ...
Written July 25, 2016
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