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Rydyn ni’n adrodd stori llechi yng Nghymru ac yn rhan o deulu Amgueddfa Cymru

We tell the story of slate in Wales. Part of the Amgueddfa Cymru family

Eisiau bod yng nghanol y stori? Dewch i brofi hanes byw diwydiant a ffordd o fyw sydd wedi’u naddu i’n tirwedd. Yma yn hen weithdai peiriannau chwarel lechi enfawr Dinorwig, rydyn ni’n rhannu stori anhygoel y diwydiant llechi – diwydiant Cymreig a Chymraeg i’r carn – o’r grefft i’r gymuned. Cewch weld chwarelwyr profiadol yn hollti llechi a gwylio’r gof wrth ei waith. Cewch ryfeddu at olwyn ddŵr fwyaf tir mawr Prydain a chamu i dai’r chwarelwyr, bob un yn cyfleu cyfnodau allweddol yn hanes y diwydiant – o’i ddechreuad ym 1861, i Streic Fawr y Penrhyn ym 1901 a chau chwarel Dinorwig ym 1969. Mae mynediad AM DDIM diolch i nawdd Llywodraeth Cymru. Bob tro y byddwch chi'n prynu rhywbeth gennym, neu yn cyfrannu rhodd boed fawr neu fach, byddwch yn ein helpu i sicrhau fod Amgueddfa Cymru yn perthyn i bawb ac yma at ddefnydd pawb. Dewch i fod yn rhan o stori Cymru – trwy ymuno â ni, gwirfoddoli neu gyfrannu. Don't just visit history, be part of it and travel into the past of an industry and a way of life that has chiselled itself into our landscape. Located in the former Engineering Workshops of the enormous Dinorwig Slate Quarry – we tell the astounding story of the Welsh slate industry – ‘the most Welsh of Welsh industries’ - from its craftmanship to its communities! Enjoy slate splitting demonstrations with our experienced quarrymen and watch the blacksmith at work, marvel at the largest waterwheel on mainland Britain and visit the Quarrymen’s houses which show life in 3 key time periods of the industry; 1861 at its start, 1901 during the Penrhyn Lockout and 1969 when Dinorwig quarry was finally closed. Our entry is FREE to all thanks to funding from the Welsh Government. Every purchase you make from us and every gift you give us, however small or large, will help us ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru belongs to everyone and is here for everyone to use. Play your part in Wales’ story: by volunteering, by joining, by donating.

11/10/2026

Sesiynau chwarae a chân 🎶🎵🎶
🎶🎵🎶Play and song sessions

Ymunwch â ni yn Y GANOLFAN, Llanberis i fwynhau sesiynau llawn hwyl, caneuon a straeon hudolus ar gyfer rhieni neu warchodwr babis a phlant bach hyd at 4 oed! Bydd panad am ddim ar gael.
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Come and enjoy fun-filled song and story sessions for parents or carers of babies and toddlers up to 4 years old in Y GANOLFAN in Llanberis village. A FREE cup of tea will also be available.

📌Y Ganolfan, Llanberis
🗓️5, 12, 19 Hydref / October
🗓️2, 9, 16 Tachwedd / November
⏰1.30pm -2.30pm
👛Am Ddim / Free
☕️Panad
🎟️Sesiynau galw mewn, dim angen bwcio
🎟️Drop-in sessions, no need to book
✨Ar gyfer babis a plant bach hyd at 4 oed
For babies and children up to 4 years old

ℹ️ Os am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch â
ℹ️ For more information contact
[email protected]

Rhan o broject ailddatblygu Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru/Part of the National Slate Museum redevelopment project
Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Gen / National Lottery Heritage Fund - Cymru UK Government Wales / Llywodraeth DU Cymru. Cyngor Gwynedd Llywodraeth Cymru

Llechi Cymru - Wales Slate

07/10/2026

Cyfleoedd / Opportunities

Ydych chi'n frwdfrydig dros hanes ac yn chwilio am gyfleoedd gwirfoddoli? Os felly, dewch i ymuno â ni! Yn rhan o'n rhaglen ailddatblygu, mae dau fath o gyfle ar gael ar hyn o bryd

👉Gwirfoddolwr Celf a Chrefft: Cyfle i greu tecstilau wedi'u hysbrydoli gan y diwydiant llechi a'r ardaloedd chwarelyddol ar gyfer yr amgueddfa pan yn ailagor
https://orlo.uk/Ejrwf

👉Gwirfoddolwr Casgliadau: Cyfle i gofnodi rhannau o'n casgliad patrymau pren, glanhau rhywfaint, eu lapio a'u storio mewn blychau a diweddaru cofnodion catalogio!
https://orlo.uk/7ScAz

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Are you a history lover looking for volunteering opportunities? If so come and join us! As part of our redevelopment programme we currently have 2 types of opportunities available:

👉Art and Craft volunteer: An opportunity to create textile items inspired by the slate industry and the quarrying areas for the museum when we reopen
https://orlo.uk/3W52m

👉Collections volunteer: Help us condition document our wooden pattern collection, remove dust and dirt, wrap and store in boxes, and update catalogue records
https://orlo.uk/Z4EXa

Mae'r gweithgareddua yma yn rhan o raglen ailddatblygu Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru
These activities are part of the National Slate Museum's redevelopment programme
Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Gen / National Lottery Heritage Fund - Cymru Cyngor Gwynedd Llywodraeth Cymru

Llechi Cymru - Wales Slate

02/10/2026

Galwch draw i’r Stesion, Caernarfon yfory (dydd Sadwrn 3.10.26)i fwynhau arddangosiad hollti llechi gyda’n chwarelwr ac i glywed mwy am ein project !

Call by to Y Stesion - The Station, Caernarfon tomorrow (3.10.26) to enjoy a slate splitting demonstration with our Quuarryman and to hear more about our project.

Llechi Cymru - Wales Slate

Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Gen / National Lottery Heritage Fund - Cymru UK Government Cyngor Gwynedd Llywodraeth Cymru

01/10/2026

🎥 (Feet in chains)

Mae'r gyfres ddrama sy'n seiliedig ar y nofel am fywyd y chwarelwyr a'u teuluoedd gan Kate Roberts, Traed mewn Cyffion, i'w gweld ar Iplayer BBC unwaith eto am gyfnod.
Bu ffilmio llawer o'r golygfeydd gweithio yn yr Amgueddfa nôl yn yr 90au cynnar gyda nifer o'n staff yn chwarae 'extras' ynddo!

The television drama of one of the classic Welsh novels about slate quarrymen and their families, Traed Mewn Cyffion - Feet in Chains by Kate Roberts - can be seen on BBC iplayer again. Many of the working scenes were filmed at the Museum in the early 90s with many of the then staff helping out as extras in the background.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0p8n4f2/traed-mewn-cyffion-pennod-1?seriesId=unsliced

Llechi Cymru - Wales Slate

Cyfle arall i weld y gyfres ddrama sy'n seiliedig ar y nofel gan Kate Roberts. Another chance to follow the drama series based on the classic Welsh novel by Kate Roberts.

29/09/2026

Fydd Yr Efail yng Nghei Llechi, Caernarfon, yn agor yn ychwanegol nos Iau yma, 1af o Hydref, yn rhan o ddathliadau agoriad siop newydd yn Cei Llechi.
Dewch i ddweud helo!

The Forge at will be opening late this Thursday, 1st October, as part of opening celebrations for the new shop. Come and say hello!

Am fwy o amseroedd agor/For more opening times:
https://museum.wales/slate/whatson/12930/The-Blacksmith-at-The-Forge-Cei-Llechi-Caernarfon-/

23/09/2026

Diolch i am ymweld â ni ddoe i fwynhau’r profiad addysg yn yr Ysbyty Chwarel a dysgu mwy am fywyd y chwarelwyr!

Os ydych chi’n athro ac eisiau gwybod mwy am y cynnig addysg ar gael ar hyn o bryd ebostiwch [email protected]
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Thankyou to for visiting us yesterday and enjoying the learning experience at the and the opportunity to learn more about slate quarry life!

If you are a teacher and want to learn more about our Learning provision please email [email protected]

Llechi Cymru - Wales Slate

Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Gen / National Lottery Heritage Fund - Cymru UK Government Wales / Llywodraeth DU Cymru.Cyngor Gwynedd

21/09/2026

17/09/2026

- Castell Penrhyn
- Penrhyn Castle

Fel rhan o Benwythnos Drysau Agored, mae cyfle i archwilio mawredd a moethusrwydd AM DDIM.
Gallwch grwydro drwy ystafelloedd crand y Castell a darganfyddwch y straeon y tu ôl i'r mannau trawiadol hyn a hefyd dod i wylio ein chwarelwyr yn arddangos y grefft fedrus o hollti a thrin llechi yn rhan o'n gweithgareddau Amgueddfa Ar y Lôn. Mae'r chwarelwyr yn arddangos eu crefft yn rheolaidd yn ystod y diwrnod.

Darllenwch fwy am y Chwarelwyr yn y Castell yma: https://orlo.uk/DXQ8D
Am fwy o wybodaeth am y penwythnosau agored ewch yma: https://orlo.uk/EBUhZ

As part of CADW's Open Doors Weekend - this weekend - you can explore the grandeur and opulence of Penrhyn Castle NT/YG Castell Penrhyn FREE of charge!
Enjoy a walk through the Castle’s magnificent formal rooms and discover the stories behind these impressive spaces and come and watch our skilled craftsmen splitting and dressing slate who are currently located here as part of our 'Museum on the Move' activities! Demonstrations will be held regularly during the day!

Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Gen / National Lottery Heritage Fund - Cymru UK Government Wales / Llywodraeth DU Cymru. Cyngor Gwynedd Welsh Government

Read more about Quarrymen at the Castle: https://orlo.uk/75ut4
For more information about the Open Doors weekend: https://orlo.uk/D39UV

Llechi Cymru - Wales Slate

16/09/2026

❗Yn anffodus ni allwn redeg Inclein Vivian prynhawn yma rhwng 2pm - 3pm. Ymddiheuriadau am yr anghyfleuster.

❗Unfortunately we are unable to run the Vivian Incline between 2pm - 3pm today. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Address

Llanberis, Within The Padarn Country Park
Llanberis
LL554TY

Telephone

+442920573700

Website

http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/slate

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