Llechwedd Slate Caverns

Llechwedd Slate Caverns

Last Updated on February 20, 2024 by Suzy McCullough

Things to do at Llechwedd Slate Caverns review

At Llechwedd Slate Caverns near Blaenau Ffestiniog in North Wales, you can enjoy a mine tour, a safari experience and you can even stay overnight in their hotel or glamping huts (see the last photo).

Buried deep under the mountains of Snowdonia lies an extraordinary story of a rock revolution that shaped the look and feel of the world as we know it. The story of slate began 500 million years ago with deposits of mud and clay on an ancient seabed. Llechwedd’s Slate Mountain adventure guides you on a truly unique experience through theHistorical,ly significant quarry.

Your experience begins with an exhilarating ex-military truck ride to the highest peaks of the 2,000 acres site where you will visit the vast quarries of Maenofferen, Diffwys Casson and more. You will experience some breathtaking views of Snowdonia.

After your guide will lead you 500 feet below the ground on Europe’s steepest cable railway into the Llechwedd Deep Mine. You will follow some of the individual stories of the miners, combined with personal experiences from your guide. At the end, there is an award-winning emotional light and sound display at their underground lake.

Please note the above information is for their Slate Mountain Experience. Both experiences are also available as individual things to do.

FAQ and Further Information Llechwedd Slate Caverns

Is there food and drink available?

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

What are the main things to do?

Above ground quarry tour in a military vehicle followed by an underground mine tour with light show. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

*Higher-pricedu003cbru003e*Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online. *Higher-priced. It is cheaper to prebook online in advance. An advance Slate Mountain adventure ticket costs from £30. The two experiences without a combined ticket cost from £20 per person for each adventure.

Is there parking?

There is free, parking.

When are they open?

Opening times vary for specific parts of the attraction. For up to date opening times and dates u003ca href=u0022https://llechwedd.co.uk/contactu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022 class=u0022rank-math-linku0022u003eplease visit their websiteu003c/au003e.

Dog friendly?

Dogs welcome on leads but they are unable to go on the Deep Mine Tour or in the cafe.

Are they accessible?

Please contact the venue.

Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Photos credited to Llechwedd Slate Caverns
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