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Welsh Slate Museum

Llanberis, within the Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park LL55 4TY, Wales
44 (0)1286 870630
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Llanberis
4.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Traveler Description: Don't be put off by the name - this isn't a dry exhibition of bits of slate. It's based in on the old slate works and is really an industrial museum... more »
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The top point here is that it's free! It's pretty interesting to see how slates are cut and to learn about the different sizes and why they are called Countess etc. Also the things slate cutters made to show their skill, such as really fine 'fans' of slate. The boyf got to have a go at cutting a slate and... More

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Halifax, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Visited the Slate Museum it was really interesting and Free which is very rare for any entertainment you visit these days Dont miss the terraced houses over the years that was really good and make sure you see the massive water wheel The slate splitting show was also very good and the man who run's it made it interesting More

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Castle Bytham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Good history & live splitting. Free entry is a real bargain in todays grabbing times. More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We had a fine time at the Welsh Slate Museum. It's free to enter and well-maintained. If you go, don't miss the enormous water wheel. More

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Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

The display by the ex miners was very interesting and amusing More

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

This amazing Museum is not only a fantasic place to visit but it is FREE. Please don't be put off by the Slate bit as it is so much more. This attraction is as much to do with the Industrial life of North Wales as it is with Slate. Yes, you can watch a demonstration of 'Slate splitting' really great,promise,... More

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Kingwood, Texas
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

We arrived just after opening at 10 AM on Sunday and enjoyed many of the exhibits. The short movie started at 11 and we sat and watched it and were amazed at how hard the lives were for the slate quarry workers. At 11:15 we watched the slate cutting and dressing demo. The man who did it is a retired... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

What a fantastic place. Its such a great place, very interactive and informative for all ages. You can see and appreciate what life was like in the slate qarry. Highly recommended, im going again. More

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Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Fascinating - far more extensive than we thought. It really took you back in time and there was no charge for entry. Allow plenty of time as there is such a lot to see. We ran out of time so will have to return next time. Great attaction on a Rainy Day. More

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Sutton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

A great insight into how they lived and worked the mines More

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