Blaenau Ffestiniog developed in the mid 19th century as a slate mining town and at the beginning of the 20th century, 4000 of the town's men were employed in the slate industry. The town has much to remind visitors of this Victorian enterprise and of old Welsh life, including the slate caverns and the Ffestiniog railway that was built to transport the slate to the harbour at Porthmadog.
Today there is a lively community life in the town with clubs, societies, bands and male voice choirs.
Blaenau Ffestiniog is at the heart of an area unsurpassed in natural beauty.. Beaches, castles and many of North Wales's attractions are just a short drive or bus journey away.
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