Event:Demonstrations
Come and enjoy one of our walks, talks or demonstrations on site:
SLATE SPLITTING DEMONSTRATIONS
Enjoy the amazing craft of splitting and dressing the slate as one of our experienced craftsmen slices the slate in front of your eyes in these popular demonstrations!
As well as deftly splitting slate our craftsmen also create works of art out of slate – from ordinary circles to hearts, picture frames and intricate slate fans.
Available Daily, please check times on arrival
BLACKSMITH AT WORK
Come and see our blacksmith at work!
Although every workshop had its own important part to play in the work of Gilfach Ddu, in many senses the forge was at the heart of the work.
Various components produced in other parts of the yard came together here in the form of sprockets or chains, axles and wheels.
Today our blacksmith supports the work of the Museum with his skills but also creates beautiful individual items to sell in the shop - all while demonstrating his craft to our visitors.
Demonstration Times: as we only have one blacksmith at the Museum demonstrations are not timetabled on a daily basis at the moment and are available at different times in the week.
Please contact us to check beforehand whether the blacksmith is demonstrating on the day of your visit.
Contact number: (029) 20573700
Information
Slate Splitting and Dressing demonstration
Blacksmith at work
Plan your visit
Opening Hours
18 March - 3 November 2024
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to conduct bag searches when entering the museum.
Eat, drink, shop
- Our coffee shop serves a small range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
- The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
- You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum.
Location Parking
Ample parking nearby, for cars and coaches. Please note there is a charge for the carpark.
Padarn Country Park car park is owned and operated by Gwynedd Council. The parking costs £4.50 – and there is a card facility payment. (www.paybyphone.co.uk/ or use the paybyphone app / Location 804552) If you can only pay by cash please be aware that we are unable to supply change at this time.
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