Museums · North Wales
Welsh Slate Museum
In or near Q1638504.
Welsh Slate Museum — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — 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
- Gilfach Ddu · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Welsh Slate Museum 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
The National Slate Museum is currently closed for a major redevelopment project. It has a rich history related to the slate industry and offers various events and displays when operational.
Place summary
The Welsh Slate Museum is located in North Wales, postcode LL55. This museum highlights the history of slate quarrying in the region, showcasing the industrial heritage of the area. It features preserved machinery and exhibits that illustrate the significance of slate to the local economy and culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1207, -4.1153
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanddeiniolen
- Postcode
- LL55 4TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu — 0.2 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- osm: way/1310407275 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welsh Slate Museum?
- Welsh Slate Museum is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4TY), in the parish of Llanddeiniolen.
- What is Welsh Slate Museum?
- Welsh Slate Museum — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Welsh Slate Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4TY.
- Is Welsh Slate Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Welsh Slate Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welsh Slate Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4TY.