It’s no secret that I love the Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru (National Slate Museum) in Llanberis. It’s such an amazing place! Right at the foot of Snowdon and on the shores of Padarn Lake, it cannot be beat on a sunny day! Our most recent visit was during half term when […]
Welsh Slate
Anything and everything about Welsh slate
Zipworld Titan
For my delayed birthday celebrations we took a trip to Blaenau Ffestiniog to take advantage of ZipWorld’s Monday 2-4-1 offer. The evening before, I had posted a poll up on the Facebook page because I just couldn’t decide on whether to go for Titan or Fforest Coaster – . The poll […]
Welsh Slate Gift Guide
As you guys now, I LOVE Welsh Slate! It’s such a beautiful and versatile product. So today I’m giving you just some of my favourite Welsh slate Christmas gift ideas. These are all local businesses and I’m proud to support the independent businesses this Christmas. Mari Eluned Mari Eluned is […]
Slate Mountain Wales Rally GB
Last Friday I attended the inaugral Slate Mountain stage of the Wales Rally GB. It’s a brand new stage set in the wonderful Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog. The stage is 1.3 miles long and takes in the twists and turns of the slate tips. Not only were there twists […]
6 Slate Themed Days Out in Snowdonia
What can I say, I love Welsh Slate! So let me run through some top slate themed days out in and around Snowdonia. 1) Llechwedd Slate Caverns I’ve not been on the Llechwedd tours for a few years but I know the Deep Mine Tour has had a revamp in […]
Gwyl Lechi Bro Ffestiniog Slate Festival
You’ll know I love Welsh slate… so I was over the moon to hear that there’s a Welsh Slate Festival this July! Not only that, but it’s also being held in my hometown of Blaenau Ffestiniog – can’t think of anywhere better for a Welsh Slate Festival! (Skip to the […]
