Attractions
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3NB
T: 01766 830306
F: 01766 831260
W: www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk
E: quarrytours@aol.com
Contact: Sharon O'Donovon
Opening Times:
Dates Open: All year - please see website for Winter dates.
Opening Times: 10.00 am - 5.15 Apr to Sept, 10.00 am - Oct to Mar
Special Events: Mulled wine special boat trips weekends in December
A great day out come rain or shine. 2 spectacular underground tours exploring the mysterious world of the Victorian slate miner. For those not looking to go underground the Victorian Village is open from Easter to late September with Miners Arms, village bank, sweet shop and various exhibitions. Full range of ctering. Ample free parking for cars and coaches.
Beside A470 just above Blaenau Ffestiniog town, 25 miles from he A55 - 10 miles from Betws y Coed.
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Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Net Group Rates:
Site entrance; Adults £2.00, Child £1, OAP, £1.50
Single tour: Adults: £7.50 Child: £6.50 OAP: £7.00
Group rates apply to 15+ on tours only
Driver incentive
Ffestiniog Railway
Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9NF
T: 0176 516024
F: 0176 516005
W: www.festrail.co.uk
E: groups@festrail.co.uk
Contact: Samantha Hughes
Opening Times:
Dates Open: daily from end Mar to end Oct. See timetable for details of trains.
Contact office for winter services.
This famous narrow gauge line runs between the harvour town of Porthmadog and the former slate quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog through the beautiful Vale of Ffestinio
Spooner's Cafe and Bar at Porthmadog station, gift shops and ontrain buffet services will enhance your visit
Group Travel CD-Rom available
Nearest Railway Station: Porthmadog 0.5 miles, Blaenau Ffestiniog 0 miles.
Driver incentive
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Ffestiniog Railway
Net Group Rates:
2010 Group Rates: Adults: £7.50, Child: £3.75, OAP: £7.50 (one way trip)
Group Rates: prices apply for groups of 20+
Welsh Highland Railway
St Helens Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2YD
T: 0176 516024
F: 0176 516005
W: www.festrail.co.uk
E: groups@festrail.co.uk
Contact: Samantha Hughes
Opening Times:
Opening Times: Easter to end Oct - see timetable for details of trains.
Please contact office for winter services.
This exciting new railway has recently been extended and now runs between Caernarfon and Pont Croesor, just three miles from Porthmadog, a distance of 22 miles through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park.
Pre booked catering is available from the kitchen car and there is a refreshment trolley.
- Driver incentive - free drinks for dirver
- Evening charters by arrangement
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Welsh Highland Railway
Net Group Rates:
2010 Group Rates: Adults/OAP: £12.00 Child: £6.00.
Shorter jouneys may be available
Group Rates: Prices apply for groups 20+
Penrhyn Castle
Bangor LL57 4HN
T: 01248 353084
F: 01248 371281
W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
E: penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact: Angela Hennessey
Opening Times:
House: 1 Apr-30 June: 12-5pm daily except Tue. 1 Jul - 31 Aug: 11am - 5pm daily except Tue. 1 Sep-1Nov: 12-5pm daily except Tue.
Shop: 1 Apr - 1 Nov: 11am - 5pm daily except Tue.
Grounds/Tea-room: 1 Apr - 30 Jun: 11am -5pm daily except Tue. 1 Jul - 31 Aug: 10am - 5pm daily except Tue. 1 Sep - 1 Nov daily except Tue.
Museum: 1 Apr-1 Nov: 11am - 5pm daily except Tue
This enormous neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Built between 1820 and 1845 for the Pennant family, it is crammed with fascinating things such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria. With elaborate carvings, mock-Norman furniture and an outstanding collection of paintings. Also extensive Victorian kitchens, an industrial railway museum and a large doll collection.
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Penrhyn Castle
Net Group Rates:
Net Group Rates: £7.50
Plas Newydd
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey LL61 6DQ
T: 01248 714795
F: 01248 713673
W: www.nationaltrust.org.u
E: plasnewydd@nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact: Barbara Stanley
Opening Times:
House Open: 12.00 - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm Sat & Fri
Garden Open: 11.00am - 5.30pm Sat - Wed
Tea Room and Shop Open: 11am - 5.30pm Sat - Wed
Free special interest tour at 11-15am every open day subject to availability and for a maximum of 12 people.
Plas Newydd is a beautiful 18th century house with spectacular panoramic views accross the Mennai Strait to Snowdoia.
Set in beautiful gardens there are tranquil woodland walks, an Australasian arboretum and pretty Italianate terrace garden. The exquisite Rex Whistler painting adorns the dinning room, with exhibitions dedicated to the atrist, including fantastic examples of Trompe L'oel, theatre designs and book illustrations. The house is also famous for its association with the 1st Marquess of Anglesey, who commanded the cavalry at the Battle of Waterloo and sported the first articulated wooden leg.
A new exhibition room features changing displays of work by local artists.
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Plas Newydd
Net Group Rates:
Net Group Rates: £6.50 (without gift aid).
£7.25 (with gift aid).
15+ people
