Museums · North Wales
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
In or near Beddgelert.
Llechwedd Slate Caverns — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — 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
- Blaenau Ffestiniog · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Llechwedd Slate Caverns is a museum located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Llechwedd Slate Caverns offers a variety of underground adventures, including zip lines, adventure golf, and informative tours of one of the world's largest slate quarries. Visitors can explore the unique underworld while learning about the site's rich history and heritage.
Place summary
Llechwedd Slate Caverns is a museum located in North Wales, postcode LL41. It showcases the region's slate mining heritage and features extensive underground caverns that highlight the historical significance of slate production in Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0048, -3.9399
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Ffestiniog
- Postcode
- LL41 3NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Phone
- 01248 601 444
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Open all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day; check website for specific opening times.
- Official site
- www.zipworld.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/270715508 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llechwedd Slate Caverns?
- Llechwedd Slate Caverns is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3NB), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
- What is Llechwedd Slate Caverns?
- Llechwedd Slate Caverns — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llechwedd Slate Caverns?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 3NB.
- How do I get to Llechwedd Slate Caverns?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3NB.