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Arigna Mining Experience

741 Reviews

#1 of 20 things to do in Roscommon

Sights & Landmarks, Mines

Closed Now: 10:00 - 17:00

Arigna, Roscommon, Ireland

Open today: 10:00 - 17:00

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“Beautiful place lovely to see it.”

Beautiful place lovely to see it, kids enjoyed it, we went to see santa had something to eat in the... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

655ross

Roscommon, Ireland

via mobile

“A unique experience”

Arigna Mining Experience is among the best tours I've ever done. Excellent detail, beginning with a... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

MarkF3

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Arigna, Roscommon, Ireland

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+353 71 964 6466

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655ross

Roscommon, Ireland

102

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Beautiful place lovely to see it.

Beautiful place lovely to see it, kids enjoyed it, we went to see santa had something to eat in the café food is lovely.

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank 655ross

MarkF3

188

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A unique experience

Arigna Mining Experience is among the best tours I've ever done. Excellent detail, beginning with a DVD showing actual footage of some of the last miners to have extracted coal from Arigna. The tour begins with the history of the mines being recounted by Gerard,...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank MarkF3

Hi Mark, thank you so much for taking the time leave such a generous review of Arigna Mining Experience. We really appreciate the positive feedback and are delighted that your visit was enjoyable. We will be sure to pass your compliments along to Gerard.

Martin1982_12

Kilkenny, Ireland

144

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Can’t recommend highly enough

Superb experience from start to finish. Loved the guide who was an ex miner himself and gave us a great insight to what life was really like working there with no sugar coating or BS. I had a new appreciation of how hard these great...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Martin1982_12

Hello there, Thank you so much for your kind, informative review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your underground tour here at AME. Having an ex miner as your tour guide definitely is the gem of our underground tour, sharing their personal anecdotes...More

aniarmhi

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Well worth the trip

A wonderful experience, very well organised and presented - with an excellent local guide - and a gorgeous drive along scenic roads to get there!

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank aniarmhi

Hi there, Thank you so much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your underground tour with us.

Cathal H

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Santa's Grotto

Well done Arigna Mining Experience. Santa was a wonderful afternoon for us and the kids. The presents were good and they even had a present for Mammy and daddy. The shows after seeing Santy were brilliant. The kids were laughing their heads off. We spent...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Cathal H

Hi Cathal, thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are delighted that you and your family had such an enjoyable experience visiting Santa. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

wolis2010

London, United Kingdom

2740

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

great day out

had an excellent day great to see a piece of Irish history tour guide was very informative great knowledge of the mine.

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank wolis2010

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted you had an enjoyable visit with us.

TrueBelieversV

Reviewed 10 December 2018

Santa Experience

We traveled from Virginia (kids 11 & 10) -bit of a trek but wow, what an amazing day. The local community have created an experience that epitomizes all that Christmas should be - kindness, fun, sharing, glitter and magic. The center was spotless, every Elf...More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank TrueBelieversV

Hello, thank you for your very kind review, we are delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience and that your kids enjoyed Santa. We wish you all a very happy Christmas.

Rainbow429

Mullingar, Ireland

108

Reviewed 9 December 2018

Santa’s Underground Grotto

A really fantastic afternoon. Well worth visiting Santa’s Underground Grotto. The whole place is beautifully decorated with lovely lights everywhere especially in the tunnel to see Santa. Great gifts for the kids and gifts for Mams & dads too. Two shows to entertain kids, face...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Rainbow429

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable experience and that the kids had a good time visiting Santa. We hope you and your family have a great Christmas.

Fiona M

Reviewed 9 December 2018 via mobile

Santa Experience

Fantastic place with lovely staff. All characters from start to finish interacted with the kids. Great value and something for all the family. Money well spent and kids got really good quality presents. Well done to all involved. Will definitely be returning next year. The...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Fiona M

Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a kind review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable experience and that the kids enjoyed their visit with Santa. We hope you and your family have a great Christmas.

Bryanwhit77

Reviewed 8 December 2018 via mobile

Christmas Experience

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful Christmas experience. No delays queuing, friendly staff, 80 mins of fun for the family, great gifts and the decor of the tunnels is worth seeing. This is great value for money. Can not recommend it enough. 4 different venues...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Bryanwhit77

Thank you very much Bryan, we appreciate you taking the time to post such a generous review. We are delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience and that the kids enjoyed visiting Santa. We hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas.

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Kristensley

Will you be open in February?

1 January 2019|

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Yes the mines are open all year round but this time of the year it's best to wear warm clothing as it gets a bit chilly and damp down in the mines. Well worth a visit though.

Gillian T

Is booking essential or could we walk in to attend a tour?

1 August 2018|

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Normally you can just walk in. But if your travelling in a large party booking would be easier.

ItsVer0nica

What time is the first tour?

9 July 2018|

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Arigna mines opens at 10 am , I’d say the first tour starts shortly after that if you go onto their website you’ll find all the info you need . It’s a must 👌

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