Museums · Mid Wales
Bryneglwys Slate Quarry, Abergynolwyn Village and the Talyllyn Railway
Bryneglwys Slate Quarry, Abergynolwyn Village and the Talyllyn Railway — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Abergynolwyn · 0.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bryneglwys Slate Quarry, Abergynolwyn Village and the Talyllyn Railway is a museum in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 93 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6383°, -3.9658°.
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Place summary
Bryneglwys Slate Quarry is located in Abergynolwyn Village, Mid Wales, within the parish of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its historical significance in the slate industry. The site also features the Talyllyn Railway, which played a crucial role in transporting slate from the quarry.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6383, -3.9658
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanfihangel-y-Pennant
- Postcode
- LL36 9UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Abergynolwyn — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108040345 (CC0)
- commons: Bryn Eglwys building - 2008-03-18.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bryneglwys Slate Quarry, Abergynolwyn Village and the Talyllyn Railway?
- Bryneglwys Slate Quarry, Abergynolwyn Village and the Talyllyn Railway is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL36 9UR), in the parish of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant.
- Is Bryneglwys Slate Quarry, Abergynolwyn Village and the Talyllyn Railway a listed building?
- Bryneglwys Slate Quarry, Abergynolwyn Village and the Talyllyn Railway is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- How do I get to Bryneglwys Slate Quarry, Abergynolwyn Village and the Talyllyn Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Abergynolwyn, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL36 9UR.