Schools/Clubs & Group Visits

Inigo Jones Slate Works was founded in 1861 primarily to prefabricate school writing slates. Today the company uses the same raw material, namely natural Welsh Slate to prefabricate architectural, memorial and craft products.

The Slate Works is now also a visitor attraction, offering the public a rare insight into the industry and how slate is worked and made into architectural items such as sills, copings, steps and kitchen work tops.  Visitors can also see how contemporary methods are used to produce plaques and nameplates.

 

    The Great Slate Tour (a self guided tour) lasts around one hour and includes an introductory film.

The Great Slate Tour - Self Guided Tour of the Welsh Slate Workshops    Accompanied by commentary provided on a personal Audio Device, work your way around the Slate Works, in and out of various exhibitions at your own pace.

    There are Geological, Historical, Calligraphy and Letter cutting exhibitions which are both interesting and educational. Have a go at Calligraphy and Letter Cutting on a small piece of slate that is supplied, and take it home as a souvenir!

    For children there is also a fun quiz with a slate prize to be won.

 

GROUP INFORMATION – PLANNING YOUR VISIT

Fill out the online Booking Form at the bottom of this page. 

 

GROUP PRICES

These prices only apply to groups of 10+ that have prepaid:-

2022 – Pre-Booked tours only – Monday to Sunday
Adults £5.60
Children (Aged 5 to 16) £5.20
Concessions £5.20

 

General Information

 

There is plenty of FREE coach parking. Please sign in as a group leader immediately on arrival.

 

Toilets
The toilets are situated next to the main showroom and there is a disabled toilet.

Health and Safety
To make everyone’s visit a pleasure, we ask that certain rules are respected:
We ask that all children and young people under the age of 14 be supervised at all times.
Please do not run in the slate work shops, and ensure that you remain on the designated route.
Please do not touch any of the machinery within the work shops.

In an Emergency

Fire
An alarm will sound in the event of a fire. On hearing the alarm your group should evacuate the building by following the signs to the nearest fire exit. You will receive instructions from our staff.

First Aid
If First Aid is required please contact a member of staff who will take the necessary action.

Any Other Emergency
In the event of any other emergency please contact a member of staff.

Risk Assessment Information

Legal Requirements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – This is the principle act that applies to the company and is to ensure that all workers and visitors are protected by law.

Under the HASWA Act 1974 there are many specific regulations that relate to work activities on site. The principle requirement being to undertake risk assessments, to identify hazards, and assess the risk under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations Act 1999. The company regularly carries out risk assessments for both its workers and for visitors as we are a tourist attraction.

Food Safety/ Hygiene
Our café operates in accordance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and is inspected by the local Environmental Health Department.

Insurance
The company has Employer’s Liability and Public Liability. The Employer’s Liability Certificate is displayed by law. The limit of Indemnity is £10,000,000.
The company’s limit of Indemnity in respect of product and public liability is £2,000,000. The insurance is covered by Royal and Sun Alliance.
A copy of certificate of insurance is available on request.

If you have any queries or concerned regarding any of the above please contact John Lloyd – Director.

 

If you would like to book a group tour in advance please fill out the form below.

To qualify for our discount, payment must be sent in advance to:-

Inigo Jones & Co Ltd, Tudor Slate Works, Y Groeslon, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7UE.

Or Call us on 01286 830242 to make a payment over the phone.

 

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