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Inigo Jones Slate Works

142 Reviews

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Y Groeslon, Caernarfon LL54 7UE, Wales

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“Great base to explore North Wales.”

Anglesey, Snowdon, Bedgelert, Llyn Peninsula, and North West Coast just a hop skip and a jump away... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

JuliusLivs

Skipton, United Kingdom

“What to do with slate”

Super selection of products made on site, by keeping all sized bits of slate many types of gifts... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

Brian H

Hungerford, United Kingdom

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Inigo Jones Slate Works produces a wide range of products from 500 million year old natural Welsh slate. These products are available at our Showroom, located in Groeslon, North Wales. As well as our Showroom, there is also a popular Workshop audio-tour for all the family to enjoy geological, historical, calligraphy and letter cutting exhibitions, and children can also compete in our quiz to win a slate prize. There is also a Welsh Rock Cafe which offers snacks and drinks to our customers. Come and have a look!

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Average15%
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“gift shop” (12 reviews)

“for sale” (9 reviews)

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Y Groeslon, Caernarfon LL54 7UE, Wales

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JuliusLivs

Skipton, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 3 days ago

Great base to explore North Wales.

Anglesey, Snowdon, Bedgelert, Llyn Peninsula, and North West Coast just a hop skip and a jump away. Fantastic base of operations in the North West with a nice town centre and cool historic castle. Unlike much of Wales, it's not too far from major Northern...More

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Brian H

Hungerford, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 5 days ago

What to do with slate

Super selection of products made on site, by keeping all sized bits of slate many types of gifts can be made. The introductory video is very informative, the self guided tour is also informative but quite wordy. Although the shop is free to entere there...More

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Many thanks for your comments. Much appreciated

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Peter H

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Accessibility

The factory shop is accessible and there are disabled parking spaces. I am not sure if the tour would be accessible. We went to the cafe next door which I think is an independent organisation. There was easy access but the food was limited with...More

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Thanks for visiting. 90% of the tour is accessible with the exception of the Calligraphy exhibition which is up a flight of stairs. The cafe which is franchised does have a vegetarian option.

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Andrew J

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

NOT TO BE SLATED !

Intrigue got the better of me after passing regularly while on holiday. After all I have a Welsh quarry slated roof on my property and with it needing repair what better time to visit a Welsh quarry slate factory to find out more. After parking...More

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Delighted you enjoyed your visit and pleased with your comments regarding the new audio machines which we feel has greatly enhanced our self guided tour. Also confirm we are dog friendly and hopefully pooch also enjoyed the visit!!

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61martin

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 13 May 2018

Great in-depth tour

Inigo Jones Slate Works provided a very informative tour through the ages of slate; from the formation of it, to how techniques have developed through the years. We were treated to the new audio tour which was well scripted and obviously well considered as it...More

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Glad you enjoyed your visit and thanks for your comments

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keziahjane

Cambridge

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Reviewed 7 May 2018

Interesting workshops

Self guided audio tour takes you through geology, history, types of slate, uses etc as you walk between the workshops. Relatively small attraction but a lot of information is available. You have the opportunity to try your hand at carving an initial on a small...More

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Goringblessed

Worthing, United Kingdom

Reviewed 25 April 2018

Well worth stopping for

We spotted Inigo Jones when we were driving past but were unaware what it was. We saw a leaflet about it at our B&B and decided that we would pay a visit. We weren't disappointed. The film was interesting then we did the tour -...More

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Thanks for your comments and we are glad you enjoyed your visit The new modern easy to use audio machines are now in use and this will greatly improve the self guided tour We are also working on improving our exhibitions and this work should...More

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Sissy2807

United States

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Reviewed 10 April 2018

Gift Shop Review

We arrived on a rainy day and were unable to do the tour so we toured the gift shop instead. It had a wonderful variety of items. Prices were decent, staff was kind.

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Sorry you did not take tour as this is ideal on a rainy day as mostly under cover. Glad you were happy with prices and staff

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923Dan

Swindon, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 9 April 2018

Very interesting Slate Shop & Workshop

We stopped off at the Inigo Jones Slate Works shop on the way to Caernarfon, as we wanted to buy a couple of slate coffee coasters and a Welsh Dragon. Very interesting Slate Shop & Workshop with very helpful staff who kept our kids entertained...More

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Delighted you enjoyed your visit and many thanks for coming

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ValerieC117

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Reviewed 8 April 2018

Slate

We didn't do the tour done similar in the lakes. The shop was amazing, bought some placemats and coasters, also 2 Macintosh style mirrors. T he guy behind the counter was very helpful and even carried our purchases to the .ca .

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Glad you liked our slate products and many thanks for coming

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