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National Slate Museum
Set in the workshops of the old Dinorwig Quarry this slate museum brings the world of slate quarrying to life with fascinating displays and live demonstrations. This living museum leaves the impression that the quarrymen have just left at the end of their long and hard working day.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 13 miles (21 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4TY
UK
Phone :
01286 870630
Website:
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Opening Times
Easter to end of October: daily, 10-5.
November to Easter: Sun-Fri 10-4.
(2010)
Admission Prices
Free.
Eating
Picnic area in Padarn Park. Refreshments available at Caffi'r Ffowntan Cafe.
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
Wheelchair access to most parts of the Museum. Disabled toilet. See attraction website for more info.
Public Transport :
Bus services pass through Llanberis.
Parking :
Parking at museum.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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