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The Bronze Age Copper Mines on the Great Orme in Llandudno, North Wales are one of Britain's most important archaeological sites. Since excavation began in 1987, over fives miles of tunnels dated between 1860 B.C. and 600 B.C. (3,860 to 2,600 years ago) have been surveyed.

The mine is now open to the public, creating a unique opportunity for visitors to see for themselves part of the extensive labrynith of Bronze Age mine workings.

Great Orme Mines has recieved many awards over the years, including the Archaeological Initiative Award for outstanding archaeological fieldwork, The Prince of Wales Award for Tourism and a Guinness World Record, confirming the scale and importance of the site as one of the largest Bronze Age copper mines discovered. The site regularly receives Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Great Orme Mines is one of the top Geoscience sites in Great Britain.