Inigo Jones Slate Works

Inigo Jones Slate Works is located near Caernarfon in Gwynedd, Wales. It has been prefabricating various slate products since 1861 and you can visit the works to see how the products are made.

You can enjoy a self-guided tour around the site which includes a film presentation and an audio commentary on provided headsets. There are geological, historical, calligraphy and letter-cutting exhibitions that explain how this 500 million-year-old product is mined, machined and marketed around the world. Children can complete a quiz for the chance to win a prize.

The works showroom displays a wide variety of natural slate products, Welsh slate crafts and other products. You also have the chance to try out calligraphy and slate engraving and make your very own slate memento. You will be able to see the machines and craftsmen in action. Tours take around 1hr – 1.5hrs.

Further Information Inigo Jones Slate Works

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Self-guided tour around a slate works where you can see and learn how slate products are made. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

Adults £7.00, children 5-16 £6.50, under 5 are free and family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

There is parking.

When are they open?

The self-guided tours run almost all year round although they are not available most Sundays. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.