Llanfair Slate Caverns
Cae Gethin
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About Llanfair Slate Caverns
Explore atmospheric underground chambers and historic slate workings at Harlech's spectacular caverns, where steep ladders lead adventurous families deep into hidden subterranean spaces.
What's nearby
- Childrens Farm Park next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Very much enjoyed visiting here, has 9 caverns to walk around which took us approximately 1 hour to walk around. Very informative and daughter enjoyed it too. Would recommend wearing a jacket as it is approx 8-10 degrees celsius inside.
· via Google
Wow, excellent self guided tour to learn about the slate mining industry. There is a staircase to go down a level into the caverns but not too difficult. It was so interesting, and made me realise just how hard they worked. You are provided hard hats from reception. There are toilets and a small, free car park up a short, steep hill. The lady at reception was so lovely and knowledgeable, and seeing the fans the apprentices had to make was amazing. I have to encourage you to buy the cheese they age in the caverns, it's so nice!
· via Google
Lovely place, access up a steep switchback that says no large vehicles but fine in a car. Interesting history and loved the sound effects. Lovely gift shop too and a cafe though we didn't try that. Everywhere is dog friendly which is a bonus.
· via Google
Great place for a visit. Inexpensive and very interesting. Not busy at all when we visited, though that was in school term time, so may well get busier in the holidays. A welcome relief from the scorching heat too! Lovely food in the cafe as well.
· via Google
Visitors say this tourist destination offers fascinating, educational self-guided tours through impressive slate caverns with well-presented historical information and sound effects. They also highlight the excellent on-site cafe with great views and a gift shop featuring unique items like cavern-aged cheese. Guests mention the friendly, welcoming staff and appreciate that the caverns are dog-friendly and provide a cool escape on hot days.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Cae Gethin Farm, Harlech, LL46 2SA Get directions
- Category
- Caves & Mines
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (855 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Harlech