Unearth the Past at Goodluck Mine
Join us at the Goodluck Mine, a historic lead mine dating back to 1830, offering guided tours for visitors by appointment. Journey through our rich history and experience life as the old miners would have seen it.
Welcome to Goodluck Mine Preservation Club
Our mission is to maintain and promote the historic Goodluck Mine. We open by appointment only, for small groups and clubs. We are open every Friday morning with active working parties. You can always come and help!
1830
Date driven
50 yrs
Open to the public
1.5hrs
Standard trip length
Guided Tours
Experience guided tours through the historic mine led by knowledgeable guides. You don't have to go up and down loads of ladders - although those trips are available to clubs with BCA membership. The standard trip is easy walking only and lasts one and a half hours.
Historic Significance
Learn about the mine's local significance in Derbyshire's mining history, and about some of the characters that have been involved in it since 1830. This is the nearest you will get to seeing how the old miners worked - this a real mine (classed as working by the mines inspectorate).
Authentic Experience
No bulkhead light fittings, no concrete paths. This is the real deal. You will see original tubs, tools and artefacts. No gift shop or coffee franchise.
Preservation Efforts
Its a big job maintaining the mine to the safety standards required. We are doing everythiing the old miner did apart from extract worthwhile amounts of lead. Indeed we are relearning old skills and passing them on to keep them alive.
Get in touch
Telephone: 07808326469
E-mail: secretary@goodluckmine.org
Address: 21 Hawthorn Road, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1ES