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Levant Mine and Beam Engine
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Photo: Sarah Charlesworth (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Working 1840 steam-powered beam engine
- Man Engine Tunnel, site of 1919 disaster
- Winder House with working winching mechanism
- South West Coast Path through mining ruins and wildlife
- Guided tours exploring Cornish mining history
Levant Mine and Beam Engine is a National Trust site in St. Just, Cornwall, set on the cliffs of the 'Tin Coast'. You'll see the working 1840 beam engine, which runs on steam, and can visit the Man Engine Tunnel, site of the man engine disaster of 1919, as well as the Winder House, home to the working winder that winched the man cage. The South West Coast Path passes entrance, making it ideal alongside coastal walking. Levant Mine and Beam Engine is open by guided tour only, lasting approximately one and a half hours, with uneven ground and some steep slopes, and free parking at Geevor Mine. Nearby, Penzance station is 7.1 miles away, Gwynver beach is 4.3 miles away, and there are 44 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Booking
- Pre-booked guided tours only, currently Mondays and Tuesdays
- Time needed
- Around 1.5 hours for the tour
- Parking
- Free parking at nearby Geevor Mine car park
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs only on tours; all leashed dogs welcome on wider site
- Accessibility
- Steep, uneven routes with steps; underground staircase has no handrail
From the attraction's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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- Penzance 7.1 miles
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