Following the incredible success of the first ever Snowdonia Slateman in 2011, the event is back by popular demand in 2012 and will be even bigger and better. Two race options will be the Full Slateman (1000m/51km/11km with 400m short swim option) or
The Moel Eilio Fell / Mountain Race starts from Bron Eryri (GR 575600). Registration in the Padarn Lake Hotel, Llanberis. |The Moel Eilio fell race is a classic route. Starting in Llanberis the race ascends Moel Eilio, crosses the ridge taking in Fo
Easter Egg Hunt
The white rabbit is back at the Llanberis Lake Railway for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
During the Easter Holidays, Llanberis Lake Railway will be operating special trains for an Easter Egg Hunt. This is a very popular event, whi
Join us at the National Slate Museum for a steam-filled spectacular with the Half-Term Model Railway Show.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy during the show from 16 to 19 February (10am - 4pm), including free rides for children on miniature
Get ready for Saint Dwynwen's Day (25th January) and St Valentine's Day (14th February). Decorate a slate heart, make a 'love' card or scrapbook for your someone special or even a special gift for the birds in your garden this winter!
Santa makes his annual visit to the railway. There are presents for all the kids and a mince pie and seasonal drink for the grown-ups. This is a very popular event. For details, see separate leaflet or call us from September onwards. Advance booking
Santa makes his annual visit to the railway. There are presents for all the kids and a mince pie and seasonal drink for the grown-ups. This is a very popular event. For details, see separate leaflet or call us from September onwards. Advance booking
He will be visiting us on Sunday 4th, Sat/Sun 10th/11th and Sat/Sun 17th/18th December to distribute presents for the kids. Enjoy a short trip on the train from Gilfach Ddu to Cei Llydan, where Santa will join the train from the North Pole. A present
A weekend of food, crafts and gift stalls, home made Mince Pies. A visit by Santa Claus …and much more! And a very special visit by Santa's Reindeer on Sunday!!
Get set for Christmas in our special festive fun day for all the family. Will Santa make it to the museum in time on UNA the engine at 11am? Will he have a present for you in the grotto? Make a Christmas craft to take home and enjoy story telling, fa
An exhibition by students on the Coleg Menai art foundation course following their work with 5 local artists, including slate sculptor Howard Bowcott and blacksmith Ann Catrin.
Taking place on the Saturday (24 Sept 2011) the 2nd Commonwealth Mountain Running Championships will go ahead in the famous mountain-running village of Llanberis.|
The route for the 2011 events will start in Llanberis and take in Moel Eilio, on a
A range of local crafts and gifts ranging from Leather Goods to Jewellery to Cards to Aromatherapy. No Admission charge - we ask for a donation which goes to charity.
Drop into our craft workshops throughout the summer - perfect for kids and their adults! Decorate a piece of slate, make a badge, get creative with the museum's Art Cart, colour your own geological timescale, try your hand at making perfect patterns
Step into spring at the National Slate Museum with a whole host of Easter ‘eggtivities’. Follow the Easter trail through the museum and win a small prize ; make an Easter masterpiece in our crafty sessions and come and see UNA the engine in steam
At LLAMFF 2011 you will find the best mountain films, photography and speakers (details to follow…), giving you a breathtaking insight into the wonderful planet earth and what it has to offer the intrepid and not-so-intrepid adventurer.
The brea
With two very romantic days coming up soon - St Dwynwen’s Day (25 January) and St Valentine’s Day (14 February ) - pop along to the National Slate Museum and get the perfect gift for your loved one – a handcrafted slate heart.
The slate h
Join us to celebrate St Dwynwen's Day on 25 January.
With two very romantic days coming up soon - St Dwynwen’s Day (25 January) and St Valentine’s Day (14 February ) - pop along to the National Slate Museum and get the perfect gift for your
Make sure Santa has your Christmas list in our Christmas Party on 22 December at the National Slate Museum.A last chance to see Santa before the big day and why not make a last minute Christmas craft in our craft workshops.
The inaugural Snowdonia Marathon was held in 1982, and was conceived as a dramatic alternative to the numerous city and town races becoming so popular. The demanding and spectacular route, encircling Snowdon, Wales' and England's highest peak, has gi
A photographic exhibition by local camera clubs revealing some of the diverse beauty of North Wales's slate quarry industry, its villages and its people.
Come and join Padarn Bear for a picnic at the halt by the lake side. See the three bears' house, try decorating a gingerbread bear or simply enjoy the ride. As well as our own narrow gauge steam trains there will be a mini funfair and ride-on miniatu
The race starts and finishes at Padarn Park, Llanberis.
One of Europes toughest endurance challenges, the 10 mile race involves running from the edge of Lake Padarn in the village of Llanberis to the top of Mount Snowdon and back down.
The next Snowdon 500 Challenge will be taking place over the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of May 2010. You can choose either of those days to trek to the summit of Mt Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales. We still have some space available
The organisers of the Llanberis Mountain Film Festival are delighted
to announce that the festival is now an annual event and they have
joined forces with leading UK Outdoor and Mountaineering brand
Mountain Equipment as their headline sponsors fo
Join us to celebrate St Dwynwen's Day on 25 January 25. With two very romantic days coming up soon - St Dwynwen’s Day (25 January) and St Valentine’s Day (14 February ) - pop along to the National Slate Museum and get the perfect gift for your
Get set for Christmas in our special festive fun day for all the family.
Will Santa make it to the museum in time on UNA the engine at 11am?
Will he have a present for you in the grotto?
Post your letter to Santa in the special post box (rep
In 1969, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, one of the largest slate quarries in the world, closed. Many men lost their livelihoods and a community changed forever. Our new exhibition looks more closely at this event and whi it happened.
A brand new exhibition for early 2009 - historical, industrial and cultural aspects of the slate industry presented by the `Rhyfeddod` project but controlled by you!
Big, small, real or model - there's something to suit everyone in this ‘steamy' show including model layouts ride on mini trains and a children's train room. An event for all the family.
