National Welsh Slate Museum, Gilfach Ddu, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4TY. Opening times vary. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
This is a venue where care has been taken to preserve the industrial setting and interiors of the buildings, so special care must be taken. There are 2 disability toilets. Although sited on a level surface, care must be taken as this comprises slate flagstones, slate chippings, and some of these are intersected by narrow gauge railway lines used by the former quarry locomotives, and link chains separate off areas not open to the public. Access to the terrace of former quarry workers’ cottages is restricted, with a step up to each cottage, and steep stairs to reach their first floors. There is a lift with a capacity of 8 people to take visitors to the viewing area of the large outdoor waterwheel which once powered the site. See https://museum.wales/slate/visit/accessibility-national-slate-museum/
Brief Description:
The Museum displays located in extensive former quarry workshops with a forge, foundry, repair and machine shops, on level surface within Llyn Padarn Country Park, which provides a level approach from its Pay & Display car park. At its southern end is a terrace of former quarry workers’ cottages furnished to reflect different time periods, with information sheets.
Further Information:
Address:
Welsh Slate Museum, Gilfach Ddu, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4TY.
Email:
Phone:0300 111 2 333.
Website:https://museum.wales/slate/visit/
Opening Hours:
Opening times vary – check website for details. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdd09g2z2z4o "is having a £21m redevelopment, and from 4 November 2024 will not reopen until 2026. While the museum is closed staff have said they will be taking the story of the slate industry to schools, tourist attractions and community events in the area."
Directions:
The National Slate Museum is approx. 8 miles to the South East of Caernarfon in Llanberis, North East off the A4086 onto the A4085. OS SH 585602.
Transport:
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Amenities:
There is a café opposite the terrace of former quarry workers’ cottages, educational room, and a shop.Baby Changing Facilities
" Our coffee shop serves a small range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
- The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
- You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum."
Or, there are a number of places to eat, drink and stay in Llanberis and its surrounding area, with stunning views of Snowdonia.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Llyn Padarn. Opening times vary. Free entry.
55 metres*
Llanberis. Open daily. Free entry.
55 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.