Inigo Jones Tudor Slate Works
Y Groeslon
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About Inigo Jones Tudor Slate Works
Step back in time at this working slate quarry near Y Groeslon, where traditional craftsmanship meets industrial heritage. Baby facilities available, though limited wheelchair and pushchair access.
What's nearby
- Siop Fferm Gerlan next door
- Caffi Gerlan next door
- Grafog Farm Campsite & Holiday Cottage 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
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
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 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
As an alternative to the stately homes and gardens, I went to the Inigo Jones Slateworks, just south of Caernarfon. Wales is the world‘s biggest producer of high-quality slate; demand has reduced by about 90%, but this place is still one of the leading slate workshops. The slateworks initial product was slates for schools and then moved into roof & building tiles, memorials, signage, garden items and commemorative products. They have a self guided audio tour, which is excellent and takes you through all the steps from receiving the slate to finishing/shipping it. You walk through their work yard and into various sheds with huge saws, sanders, planers and lettering machinery. It was amazing to see all the piles of slate waiting to be worked on and then all of the odds and ends and off cuts from pieces they already made. Very interesting and I’m glad I went.
· via Google
We had a fantastic visit to Inigo Jones Slate Works with two 13-year-olds, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The tour was fascinating, with plenty to see and learn about the history of slate mining and craftsmanship. The highlight for the children was definitely the workshop at the end, where they got the chance to try chiselling into slate themselves. It was such a hands-on, memorable experience and a brilliant way to finish the visit. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable throughout. We’d highly recommend a visit for families- it’s educational, engaging, and something a little different! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
· via Google
Great place to visit, tour strenuous (187 steps in the mine!) But very much well worth it
· via Google
Nice café and butchers for local meat and preserves. Can recommend their steak pie and home made chips👍. Also some nice gift ideas made from, yes you guessed it, slate!
· via Google
Visitors say this slate works offers an interesting and informative self-guided tour about slate mining and craftsmanship, with the opportunity to chisel and keep a personalized slate. They also highlight the well-stocked gift shop with unique slate products and a cafe. Guests mention the staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Tudor Slate Works, Caernarfon, LL54 7UE Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (126 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 5+
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Caernarfon