Museums · North Wales
Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn
In or near Deiniolen.
Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn — 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
- Cei Llydan · 6.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn is a museum in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 764 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: 53.1761°, -4.0736°.
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Place summary
Penrhyn Slate Quarry, located in North Wales, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and lies within the parish of Llandygai. It highlights the region's significant slate mining history and offers insights into the industrial heritage of the area. The quarry extends to the scenic Ogwen valley and Port Penrhyn, illustrating the landscape's connection to the slate industry.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1761, -4.0736
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llandygai
- Postcode
- LL57 4YS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Cei Llydan — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108040339 (CC0)
- commons: Bethesda-Mine-07367u.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn?
- Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 4YS), in the parish of Llandygai.
- What is Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn?
- Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn?
- The nearest railway station is Cei Llydan, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL57 4YS.
- Is Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn a listed building?
- Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- How do I get to Penrhyn Slate Quarry and Bethesda, and the Ogwen valley to Port Penrhyn?
- The nearest railway station is Cei Llydan, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 4YS.