Attractions / Activities
Inigo Jones Slate Works
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Inigo Jones Slate Works was founded in 1861 mainly to prefabricate school writing slates. Today the company uses the same raw material namely 500 million year old Welsh slate to produce architectural, memorial, landscape and craft products.
Llanfair Slate Caverns
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The slate in this mine, which is found in veins between layers of ancient Pre-Cambrian rocks, is among the oldest in the world. Many industrial towns in Britain and Ireland have the original roofs made of Llanfair slate.
Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw
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This very unique art gallery is situated in Llanbedrog on the picturesque Llyn Peninsula. The impressive grade II Gothic Victorian Mansion is the perfect place to view some of Wales' best contemporary art.
Parc Glynllifon
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An unexpected gem! You’ll find extensive historic gardens – Grade I listed, no less – with woodland walks, follies and sculptures.
Porthmadog Maritime Museum
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Porthmadog’s bustling harbour was even busier 150 years ago. Discover the reason at this museum, which tells the story of the port’s shipbuilding and slate exporting heyday.
Portmeirion
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Portmeirion was created by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976. He wanted to show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it.