Visit Snowdonia and the Natural Slate Museum

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After recently receiving a �1.6 million lotteryfoundry, loco shed and forges.
grant, the National Slate Museum based in Llanberis is� A souvenir shop offering slate, iron and
looking to attract visitors new and old and teach themwooden gifts to take away as well as a lovely
about the interesting history of the Welsh slatecaf� with stunning mountain views.
industry.Also surrounding the workshops are a row of 4
The museum is based in the exact Victorianhouses used by quarrymen of the past. Each house
workshops used on the Elidir Mountain and leaves ahas been furnished to show how people lived in certain
ghostly impression that the workers have only justtimes. The first house is based around 1860. The next
recently dropped their tools and gone home! Thanks toone around 1901 and the times of the Penrhyn strike.
the superb upkeep of the site, visitors can nowThird is based around 1969 and the time of the
understand the importance of the industry and enjoyquarry�s closure. The final house is left for a
the gorgeous views. The lottery money has helpedmodern approach with interactive facilities available for
provide facilities that are unmatched in the area. Someschool children and other visitors.
of the things that you can look forward to seeing is:The opening times are between Easter and end of
� A close up view of the UK�sOctober from 10am till 5pm and between November
largest working waterwheel.and Easter 10am till 4pm with the museum being
� Craftsman showing the skills and artistry ofclosed to visitors on Saturdays.
previous generations with an interesting demonstrationThis article was written on behalf of STS Holidays
on slate splitting.Wales Cottage and Snowdonia Holiday .
� An absorbing tour around the workshops