Museums · North Wales
Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill
In or near Beddgelert.
Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Beddgelert · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill is a museum in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 142 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: 52.9867°, -4.1458°.
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Place summary
Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill is a museum located in North Wales. This site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its significance in the history of slate quarrying and industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9867, -4.1458
- Nearest railway station
- Beddgelert — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108040343 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill?
- Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill?
- Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Beddgelert, about 3.8 km away. Its coordinates are 52.9867°, -4.1458°.
- Is Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill a listed building?
- Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- How do I get to Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Beddgelert, about 3.8 km away.