Museums · North Wales
Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape
In or near Q1638504.
Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape is a museum in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,253 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.1208°, -4.1150°.
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Official information
The National Slate Museum is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project and is closed to the public. It has a rich history related to the slate industry and offers various events and displays when operational.
Place summary
Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape is located in North Wales, within the parish of Llanddeiniolen. This site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its historical significance in slate quarrying.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1208, -4.1150
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanddeiniolen
- Postcode
- LL55 4TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu — 0.2 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q108040340 (CC0)
- commons: DinorwicQuarry.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape?
- Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4TY), in the parish of Llanddeiniolen.
- What is Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape?
- Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4TY.
- Is Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape a listed building?
- Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- Is Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape free to visit?
- Yes, Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4TY.