Lake Vyrnwy area.
Wales is full of history through the ages, whether it's marauding Celt armies, tales of King Arthur, Motor Heritage, Local history, Victorian schooling, Slate caverns, Copper/ Silver and Gold mines and even Doctor WHO!, there's something for every taste.
Lake Vyrnwy is the ideal spot to come and escape to, and as a base for exploring Mid and North Wales.
Museums
Llangollen Exhibition Centre
Llangollen's all year, all weather site that hosts 4 fabulous exhibitions.
- Model Railway World - Relive childhood memories with this award winning exhibition of trains from all round the world.
- BBC Doctor WHO Exhibition - Take a trip back in time with the DOCTOR and re-visit over 30 years of Television history. It's the world's largest exhibition dedicated to the classic Sci-Fi series. See original costumes, props and memorabilia including Daleks and Cybermen! A must for all Sci-Fi lovers!
- DAPOL Toy Factory - Come and see how toys are made. From raw materials, through molding, painting and packing to the finished product. Britains last independent toy maker!
- Llangollen History Museum - Take a look back through 3000 years of Llangollens rich and intriguing history. Come and find out about the mining, quarrying, farming and development through the years to present day.
Information:
Open times - 10am to 5pm All year. (Except Dec 25,26 and Jan 1st)
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - 01978 861928.
www.dapol.co.uk
Motor Museum and Canal Exhibition
Take a trip down memory lane and marvel at the collection of cars, motor cycles and memorabilia dating from 1912 - 1970.
Information:
Open times - Mid February - Mid November.
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - 01978 860324.
www.Llangollenmotormuseum.co.uk
King Arthur's Labyrinth
Take the underground boat ride into spectacular caverns where Welsh tales are told of King Arthur with tableux and stunning sound and light effects. The journey ends along a subterranean river into the Corris Craft Centre.
Information:
Open times - 10am to 5pm April to October
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - Corris, Machynlleth, Powys. 01654 761584.
www.kingarthurslabyrinth.com
Llandudno Museum
Information:
Open times - Easter to October, Tues - Sat & Bank Hols. 10:30 - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm. November - Easter, Tues - Sat 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - 17 - 19 Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno. 01492 876517.
www.llandudno-tourism.co.uk/museum
Amgueddfa Syr Henry Jones Museum
A fascinating museum of Welsh rural life set in a 19th Century workman's cottage.
Information:
Open times - 1May - Sept, Tue - Fri, 10:30 - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm. Sat & Sun - 2 - 5pm
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - Y Cwm, Llangernyw, Abergele. 01492 575371.
Mines
Sygun Copper Mine
In the heart of Snowdonia, this award winning underground audio-visual tour of 18th and 19th century copper mine is a must. The tour takes you through winding tunnels and colourful caverns.
Information:
Open times - Most of the Year. 10am - 5pm. Reduced hours in winter.
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - Beddgelert, Gwynedd. 01766 510101.
Sygun Coper Mine Website
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Winner of every major tourism award. A fantastic day out!
Information:
Open times - Daily except 25/26 Dec, 1 Jan. 10am - 4:15pm, Oct - Feb. 10am - 5:15, May - Sept.
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - Blaenau Festiniog, Gwynedd. 01766 830306.
Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine
Yawning chasms, ghostly tunnels and the flicker of candelight! Learn all about the "Boom Days" long ago and try panning for minerals!
Information:
Open times - Mid March - October and Feb half term.
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. 01970 890620.
Welsh Slate Museum
The story of slate from the only national slate museum in the world, set in the vast Dinorwig Quarry.
Information:
Open times - Easter - October, 10am - 5pm. November - Easter, Sun - Sat, 10am - 4pm.
Admission - Call for details.
Contact details - Gilfach Ddu, Padarn Country PArk, Llanberis. 01286 870630.
Welsh Slate Museum Website
