UNESCO World Heritage · North Wales
The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales
In or near Q1638504.
The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales — UK World Heritage Site from July 2021.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales, the nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, located 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is LL55 4TY.
About
The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales is a place of interest in North Wales. Built or established in 2021, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area LL55.
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Official information
The National Slate Museum is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project and is closed to visitors. It has previously showcased the history and significance of the slate industry in Wales.
Place summary
The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in North Wales, within the parish of Llanddeiniolen. Established in 2021, it recognises the significance of slate quarrying in the region during the modern era.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1208, -4.1150
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanddeiniolen
- Postcode
- LL55 4TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 2021
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu — 0.2 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q107719670 (CC0)
- commons: Blaenau Ffestiniog.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales?
- The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4TY), in the parish of Llanddeiniolen.
- What is The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales?
- The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales — UK World Heritage Site from July 2021.
- How do I get to The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4TY.
- When was The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales built?
- Built or established in 2021.
- Is The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales free to visit?
- Yes, The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4TY.