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What to expect
The National Slate Museum is a museum showcasing the history of the slate industry in Wales. The museum is located in the Victorian workshops that once serviced and maintained the enormous Dinorwig slate quarry. Visitors can see the stunning introductory film, daily slate splitting demonstrations, and the giant waterwheel, which is the largest of its kind in mainland Britain. The museum also features homes, including the Chief Engineer's House and the Quarrymen's Houses, which have been re-erected stone by stone at the museum and refurbished to show key dates in the slate industry's history. The museum is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and tells the story of the slate industry across north-west Wales
Plan your family visit to the Slate Museum with these blog insights 👇
Our family walks in North Wales
Activities: We visited the Slate Museum in Llanberis to learn about the history of slate mining in the area. We saw demonstrations of slate cutting and explored the museum exhibits
Highlights: We enjoyed learning about the history of slate mining and seeing the demonstrations of slate cutting. We found the museum informative and engaging ✨