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Key Chamber, Wood MineMain Chamber Engine VeinThe Laundry Chute in West MineT'owd man in Wood MineRoman coinsNorth Boundary Fault, Wood MineHistoric artefactsThe Beacon before demolitionDevil's GraveDoc Mine1930s visitors at BrynlowBlue ShaftFinlow MineTom's Shaft in the Cobalt MineWood MineWest MineSRT in Engine VeinWorkings on the vein, Engine Vein
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Slate mines in North Wales are found all around the perimeter of the Snowdonia mountain block. The slate was formed by pressure and heat due to volcanic activity. Slate mines are often massive and inclined as they follow the rock beds. They can also be dangerous with a risk of falling rock and bad air in places. Exploration requires a lot of care.
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West Mine is the largest mine under Alderley Edge, and the main chamber, not far in from the entrance, is the largest single open space underground at Alderley. Nevertheless, it is small by comparison with mine chambers elsewhere in the UK. The chamber was excavated by using hand drills and gunpowder and probably took a couple of years to get as large as it is now.

The next public event at the Alderley Edge mines is an evening trip at Wood Mine on Wednesday 20/05/2026.To find out if there is still space available, go to the booking page.

In case of emergency at Alderley Edge, call POLICE 999 and ask for DERBYSHIRE CAVE RESCUE.   They will call out local team members.  Do NOT call for the Fire Brigade.