The unusual gold and copper rocks of the Copper Kingdom

Anglesey - The Copper Kingdom

Take a stroll through mining history at The Copper Kingdom

The "Copper Kingdom" refers to the area of Amlwch on Anglesey, North Wales which once had the largest copper mine in the world.

Buried deep beneath a mountain on the Isle of Anglesey lies an extraordinary mineral wealth. Once the largest copper mine in the world, its abundance resulted in the growth of mining, shipbuilding, and a chemical industry in this small corner of the island

The town of Amlwch became Anglesey’s own “Copper Rush” town, just as unruly as the gold rush towns of the American Wild West.

The Copper Kingdom tells the tale of the times and tribulations of the lives of the people who lived and worked here and of the transformation of a small fishing village into one of Wales’ most industrious towns of the 18th and 19th centuries.

There are plenty of pathways to explore that show the rich history of the place. There’s also an exhibition centre and museum where you can discover the rich history (and shelter from those sudden Welsh rain showers!) and a café for refuelling.