The Great Orme Mines is an enjoyable, entertaining and educational tourist attraction not far from the Llandudno promenade. Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered below the ground represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time. Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age they change our views about the ancient people of Britain and their civilized and structured society 2,000 years before the Roman invasion

A visit to Great Orme Mines is an exciting experience less than an hours drive from Pontin’s Prestatyn Sands Holiday Centre, which can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Walking through tunnels mined out over 3,500 years ago with tools made from stone and bone, gives visitors a feel for the harsh conditions our prehistoric ancestors faced in their search for copper.