Housed in an atmospheric simulation of caves, caverns and mining scenes Treasures of the Earth will leave you in awe at the wonders which lie beneath your feet.
This award-winning attraction features one of Europe's finest private collections of priceless gemstones, crystals and fossils.
Visitors can touch the towering amethyst geodes, some of which are over 7 feet tall and were formed more than 200 million years ago. Rubies, sapphires, diamonds, aquamarines, opals, garnets and emeralds glisten and sparkle as they light the pathways. Examine real gold nuggets and learn the history of the Scottish Gold Rush and the world's largest ever gold nugget.
Be amazed by the fossil remains nearly one billion years old and examine petrified wood ancient amber and even dinosaur dung. Be sure the take a look at the life size T-Rex skull.
Take a stroll through the Ultraviolet Cave and watch crystals glow and change colour before your eyes. Take home your very own fossil, gemstone or crystal from the wide variety in the gift shop or arrange an information talk for your group for no extra charge.
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Opening Times
| Open New Year |
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| Open All Year |
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| Spring March - June (01/03/2013 - 30/06/2013) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Summer July - mid Sept (01/07/2013 - 14/09/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | 19:00 |
| Autumn mid Sept - Nov (15/09/2013 - 30/11/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
* March – Nov: Open 7 days a week 10am – 5pm
Summer (July – mid Sept) 9.30am – 7pm
Dec, Jan, Feb: Shorter opening hours, please check our website for up to date opening times.
Web: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.co.uk
Tel: 01397 772283
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Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday closed
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