Zip World Caverns

Go underground

Zip World Caverns is a unique, exhilarating and atmospheric course across rope bridges, via ferrata and tunnels. The ultimate all weather adventure for all the family!

The experience

Your underground adventure begins with a safety briefing, where you’ll be given a hard hat and a 20 minute talk on how to use the equipment.

Then it’s time to venture down into the caves, where you’ll be wired up to a harness for total safety throughout the experience. You’ll complete a short training course before progressing onto the main event…

Soar along zip lines, climb down ladders against the rock face, clamber through small openings and across wooden beams as you navigate the course. Lit by coloured spotlights, the cavern has been kept as it looked 200 years ago when it was a working Victorian slate mine and gives off an atmospheric glow. It’s hard to imagine until you’re down there – so why not give it a go!

Upon booking you will receive an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. You will then receive a separate email from ZipWorld within 1-2 working days confirming your session date and time.

Address: Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales, LL41 3NB

Nearest train station: Blaenau Ffestiniog
Nearest airport: Manchester or Liverpool

Opening times

Closed Wednesdays and Thursday between October and March. Open daily the rest of the year

Please note: Opening times and dates vary.

Zip World cannot guarantee that you will be able to book your preferred time and date, bookings are subject to availability.

Safety restrictions

• Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a participating adult
• Maximum weight: 120kg; minimum weight: 30kg
• Minimum age is 10 years
• Must be able to reach 1.8 meters while standing
• The activity is based in an underground cavern where the temperature is approx 10 °C all year. Long hair should be tied back, all jewellery and scarves to be removed.  Please wear suitable clothing that covers your arms and legs, preferably old garments in the likelihood of dirt or damage occurring. Correct footwear is important, trainers or walking boots are ideal. Open toe shoes, flip flops, sandals or similar types of footwear are unsuitable and are not permitted.

Facilities

A cafe, toilets and car parking are available on site.