Geevor Tin Mine Museum Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "We found some areas of the site to be accessible."
• "Considerable effort has been made to make the site accessible."
• "There is a small accessible toilet in the gift shop."
• "Easily accessible from the South West Coastal Path."
• "Most of the sight is accessible to all, though there are some steep walkways."
• "Even though most of the site is accessible to wheelchairs."
• "We were able to access the reception with its museum areas, the winder shed, and the cafe."

Cons:

• "Sadly they dont seem to do the tours any more."
• "Going into the mine is a bit of a con. I was led to believe you would go properly into the main mine, not a small section which hardly goes below a few feet."
• "Sadly the main sheds with the shaking tables are closed for several weeks while much needed refurbishment occurs."
• "The underground tunnels close earlier than the rest of the site."
• "I wouldn't recommend it as some areas are inaccessible or the gradient is steep in places."
• "You won't be able to go into the mine though if in a wheelchair."
• "Sadly not suitable for disabled visitors and very young children."

Facilities

Pros:

• "The café is also very good & has a nice view."
• "The car park is a decent size and there are toilets too."
• "There is a free car park, toilets and cafe."
• "Free car parking and plenty of toilets."
• "The cafe does good coffee and is dog friendly."
• "The cafe on site serves amazing food."
• "There is a lovely sit in or take away cafe, reasonably priced, doing hot and cold drinks, cream teas, cakes etc."

Cons:

• "We were too late for the hot food as the kitchen shuts at 4 pm so we had tea and cakes."
• "Getting food from the cafe was a challenge as everyone was seeking shelter from the elements."
• "The mine is 3 min rubbish walk, the museum is not interactive enough."
• "Cafe slightly expensive but food is delicious and there's so much!"
• "There is a cafe which is ok average prices but for 3 sandwiches for just under £18 its quite expensive."
• "No map or directions, cafe queue too long to get in, no additional vans for food."
• "We had 2 dogs with us which were made very welcome except in the coffee shop."

Educational Value

Pros:

• "An amazing tour of this mine. We got a real insight into the life of a miner."
• "Really well presented and feels like the workers have just gone home for the day."
• "Very informative about mining methods old and new."
• "A history of tin mining which explains the history and techniques of the industry."
• "A valuable piece of history preserved and made into a very enjoyable day out."
• "The excellent museum explains the theory and practicalities of tin mining."
• "A good educational place to visit showing how tin was mined in the area from almost pre-history up to the modern era."

Cons:

• "The whole site needs better curating to give a more complete understanding of what you are seeing."
• "Not enough here to entertain kids for a whole day, but definitely worth the visit."
• "It does get a bit narrow in places, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to anyone who has even a touch of claustrophobia."
• "I would say that young kids might get bored but older ones happy to read will have a good time."
• "If you're looking to find out/see more about more historical mining in Cornwall then this may not be the best place."
• "There’s not enough guides to make this place magical."
• "The trip through the old mine Wheal Mexico isn't as engrossing as Poldark Mine for example."

Experience

Pros:

• "Loves the drinks and the cake."
• "Kids had a great time panning for gems."
• "A really interesting and thought provoking place, providing a glimpse into the lives of those who worked here."
• "What an amazing experience."
• "Staff very friendly and helpful."
• "The views and surrounding landscape are wonderful."
• "Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable."

Cons:

• "The trip down the mine was a bit disappointing. Just a walk in tunnel."
• "Going underground was a bit of a tight squeeze for bigger/taller people."
• "Most of the machinery is still there but declining."
• "Not worth the money. Just have a walk on the coast."
• "It’s a very exposed coastal walk so we had to retreat to the cafe."
• "Sadly the actual mine was very short, I was expecting more of a guided tour around something longer."
• "But dogs need to be tied up some way away in pathway, food is upstairs."

Value

Pros:

• "Initially thought it was expensive but after spending 4 hours there realised that it's well worth the money."
• "A brilliant day out, and if you sign the Gift Aid form you can return for free within 12 months."
• "Highly recommend!"
• "All activities are included in the ticket price."
• "Excellent value."
• "Really great value for the entire family."
• "A really impressive excellent value day out."

Cons:

• "Walk outside to nearby tin mine that national trust own could have been included in price."
• "They need more invalid parking."
• "No map or directions, cafe queue too long to get in, no additional vans for food."
• "If you have any problems walking or a disability I strongly advise against the tour, or if you get claustrophobic."
• "Not the place to go if you are looking for a Poldark type experience as, in tin mining terms, it has only recently closed."
• "The on site restaurant isn't the cheapest but the food was excellent."
• "Slightly pricey cafe but all worth it."