Quarry Tour

at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - North Wales

Bangor Available until Sun 1 Nov

12.5% discount with Great British Summer Savings


Plus, kids eat free! 25th June - 1st Sept 2026 (see More Info)

Experience the Quarry

Take in stunning views of the Ogwen Valley, Menai Strait and Snowdonia National Park on this 90 minute tour of the iconic Penrhyn Quarry site. This tour will take you up to the top of the quarry 1,500 ft above sea level in one of the red ex-army trucks. An experienced guide will treat you to an in-depth tour of the oldest slate quarry in the world.

Once the worlds largest man made pit is now a brilliant blue water lake a truly breath-taking site

From the top you’ll be able to see the zippers bravely speeding along on the Velocity2 as you remain safely on solid ground.   

When you return from your epic adventure, head to Blondin Restaurant and enjoy a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake as you soak up more of those stunning surroundings!  

Penrhyn Quarry Tour Facts

  • Not zipping? You can still enjoy Penrhyn Quarry!
  • Duration? 1.5 hours
  • Extras? Tea and cake!  

Need to know

  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • There must be one participating adult over 18 for every 3 people under 18

So don't miss out on this epic thrilling day out, get tickets now and have them delivered to you instantly via email and SMS!

Location

Zip World Penrhyn Quarry

Penrhyn Quarry,
Bethesda,
Bangor,
Gwynedd,
LL57 4YG
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Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant, cafe and bar
  • Viewing area with picnic benches
  • Video and photo packages available (additional cost applies)
  • Shop
  • Lockers available - £1
More Info
Is Zip World taking part in the Great British Summer Savings scheme 2026?

Yes, they are. 

Thanks to the Government's temporary reduction in VAT, family adventure days out at Zip World are even better value this summer.

Better still, kids can eat free* with every adult main meal purchased at participating Zip World locations with restaurants, so the whole family can refuel for less after a day packed with adventure.

Simply choose your adventure and book for visits between 25th June and 1st September. 

Kids eat free at the following locations

  • Penrhyn Quarry
  • Betws-y-Coed
  • Llechwedd
  • Tower Colliery

(*) Up to 2 free kids' meals with every adult main meal purchased. Child must be aged 12 years and under.

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