Electric Mountain
Llanberis,
Gwynedd.
LL55 4UR.
Tel: 01286 870636
Fax: 01286 873002
Email: info@electricmountain.co.uk
Web: http://www.electricmountain.co.uk
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If you’re looking for a truly electrifying day out, why not visit the Electric Mountain Visitors’ Centre on the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. You’ll discover the amazing powers of pumped storage hydro-electricity in a totally entertaining and educational environment.

From Electric Mountain, visitors can take a fully guided tour around Dinorwig Power Station. This starts with a sound and vision spectacular at Electric Mountain, illustrating the role that pumped storage plays in ensuring the country’s electricity demands are always met. An Electric Mountain Expedition bus will then transport visitors to the power station itself. Descending deep inside the ancient Elidir mountain’s labyrinth of dark and imposing tunnels, you’ll experience one of man’s greatest engineering achievements.

The Electric Mountain’s friendly and knowledgeable tour guides take groups around the main features of the complex, from the massive main inlet valve chamber (housing the six mighty units), to close up views of the world’s fastest response turbine-generators. These units have a dynamic response capacity, from zero output to full power within seconds, and are housed in Europe’s largest man-made cave. The tour also includes an audio-visual show, which reflects the construction of the plant and its opening by HRH The Prince of Wales. The tour concludes at the underground viewing gallery and display area. Visitors then start their bus journey back to the Electric Mountain building, still accompanied by the guides.

Back at Electric Mountain, why not stop off at our excellent Café/Bistro, which serves home-made refreshments, meals and snacks all day – a great place to unwind after the excitement. Or have a browse around the shop for some unique gifts.

Electric Mountain’s location is quite unique, with awe-inspiring mountains, serene lakes and dramatic landscapes. Both Electric Mountain, and Dinorwig Power Station blend mystically into this beautiful area of Wales. Additionally, there are many areas around Electric Mountain and Llyn Padarn where families can picnic, stroll or just marvel at the magnificent views.

Continuing this year is the Den soft play area. For more details contact the Den directly on 01286 873050.

2009 Opening Times: Electric Mountain Centre
Centre open every day excluding January 1st and the Christmas period.

Opening hours 10am – 4.30pm
Main Childrens holidays, bank holidays June July and August 9.30am – 5.30pm
Tours run daily from Easter until the end of October. All other times select days only, please call for details.

ADVANCE BOOKING ADVISABLE FOR THE TOUR.
TELEPHONE 01286 870636 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION.
Notes:
Last entry to the Centre 15 minutes before closing.

Prices:
Admission to the visitor centre is free. There are separate charges for the Tours and ‘The Den’.

Tour Prices:

Adult: £7.50
Child: £3.75

Family Savers

Directions:
9 miles from Caernarfon, 12 miles from Bangor, 17 miles from Betws-y-Coed. Follow the signs for Llanberis from the A55 expressway and the A5.

Bus:
85 Bangor (hourly, 2 hourly Sundays)
86 Bangor (2 hourly, no Sunday service)
88 Caernarfon (half hourly, mostly hourly Sundays)
S1 Snowdon Sherpa from Pen y Pass (hourly) - with easy connections (S97 route) to Betws y Coed, Beddgelert and Porthmadog

Bus timetables subject to change. Check all bus details HERE.

Train:
Bangor (12 miles), buses 85 and 86 stop at the station
Porthmadog (22 miles), Snowdon Sherpa bus S97 stops at the station, change to S1 at Pen y Pass
Betws y Coed (15 miles), Snowdon Sherpa bus S97 starts from the station, change to S1 at Pen y Pass

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