Description
Inigo Jones Slate Works is a historic slate workshop and visitor attraction near Caernarfon in North Wales. Founded in 1861, it began by producing school writing slates and later expanded into electrical panels, fireplaces, memorials, and home products. Today, it celebrates the rich heritage of the Welsh slate industry while continuing to create specialist slate items.
Visitors can enjoy a self-guided Great Slate Tour with a film presentation and audio commentary, along with geological, historical, calligraphy, and letter-cutting exhibitions. Children can complete a quiz to win a slate prize, and the showroom displays a wide range of natural Welsh slate products and Celtic crafts. There is also a gift shop and café on site, open year-round, and the attraction is located near Caernarfon and Snowdonia.
Great Slate Tour prices are £8.00 for Adults, £7.50 for Kids, £7.50 for Concessions, and £27.00 for a Family (2 Adults + 2 Kids).
With its working slate workshop, engaging exhibitions, and educational tour, Inigo Jones Slate Works offers a fascinating insight into 500 million years of Welsh geology and craftsmanship. Visitors can learn how slate is mined, shaped, and used around the world. It’s an ideal place to discover local heritage and enjoy a relaxed, informative day out.
4.80 miles
