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National Slate Museum

Visiting National Slate Museum

Located in the unique 19th Century workshops of the massive Dinorwig Slate Quarry, much is as it was when the quarry was being worked.

Open

Easter - End of October: 10.00am - 5.00pm, daily
Beginning of November - Easter: 10.00am - 4.00pm, closed Saturdays.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

FREE ENTRY

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Location

Llanberis, within the Padarn Country Park

For satellite navigation purposes use the post code LL55 4TY.

Address

National Slate Museum
Llanberis, Gwynedd
LL55 4TY

Phone: (029) 2057 3700
Switchboard (standard rate): 0300 111 2 333

Fax: (01286) 871906

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Groups

Pre-booked groups benefit from:

  • Free entry
  • 10% off in the museum café on a minimum spend of £5 per person
  • 10% off in the museum shop on a minimum spend of £5 per person
  • Free guided tours
  • Behind the scenes tours, available on request
  • Complimentary refreshments for coach driver

View our Group Visits brochure which covers the seven Museums of Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales.

Please note that the catering and retail discounts do not apply to educational groups.It is policy that any child aged under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Coaches

Ample free parking nearby

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access to most parts of the Museum. Disabled toilet.

Facilities

Museum shop. Car parking. Picnic area in Padarn Park. Refreshments available at Caffi'r Ffowntan Cafe

Accommodation

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Information

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Llanberis, Gwynedd
Open 10am-5pm daily (Easter-October), 10am-4pm Sunday-Friday (November-Easter)

Phone:
(029) 2057 3700

Switchboard (standard rate): 0300 111 2 333

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