Welsh Slate
Welsh Slate is the world's leading supplier of high-quality slate for a range of exterior and interior design applications. Over 500 million years old, the material is widely recognised as the finest natural slate in the world.
Welsh quarries have been supplying the world with the highest quality slate for hundreds of years. Welsh Slate own and operate the famous Penrhyn, Ffestiniog and Cwt-y-Bugail quarries in North Wales.
Natural Welsh slate is sustainable with a life expectancy of well over 100 years and can withstand the most extreme environmental and weather conditions. Combine this with its unique natural beauty, makes Welsh Slate the material of choice for an extensive range of diverse applications.
Roofing
Natural slate from Welsh Slate’s Penrhyn, Ffestiniog and Cwt-y-Bugail quarries is globally recognised as producing the finest roofing slates in the world. It is the heritage and durability which sets Welsh Slate roofing tiles apart from other roofing slates, this is derived from its density and the unique geological formation found exclusively in North Wales.
View rangeHard Landscaping
Welsh Slate's use in hard landscaping has long been a favourite among architects, designers, home owners, builders, and landscapers. The inherent durability and versatility of Welsh Slate, together with its availability in a range of stunning colours and choice of finishes, make it the perfect solution.
View rangeExteriors
Welsh Slate is often used for walling, cladding and paving, because it provides the home owner and designer with immense scope for creativity. Available in a variety of exquisite colours, Welsh Slate possesses naturally occurring veining and variations in tone which add to its beauty.
View rangeInteriors
Slate’s versatility, sophistication and durability make it the surface material of choice for so many homeowners, architects and designers, Welsh Slates' unique properties make it practical, easy to maintain, and beautiful to look at. Which is why it's used in interiors from floor tiles to worktops for its natural beauty, hard-wearing properties and uniqueness. Welsh Slate adds a smooth warm to touch finish or texture which gives depth to any space.
View rangeBespoke
Skilled craftsmen, stone masons and interior designers often choose sawn scant from Welsh Slate because of its unique aesthetic characteristics. Whether unfinished, textured or honed, Welsh Slate sawn scant allows the artisan craftsman to create a host of beautiful individual pieces. Anything from memorial stones and decorative plaques, to a functional rainscreen system or designer kitchen and bathroom worktops.
View rangeAggregates & Minerals
Welsh Slate is a major supplier of high-quality aggregates and specialist sand to the construction industry for a range of core applications. Welsh Slate decorative aggregates are available in commercial volumes direct from us in three colours and two sizes. Minerals can be used in the production of bituminous roofing felts in a range of pigmented and natural colours and in two grades as well as being bonded with resin to make a variety of products.
View rangeLatest News and Case Studies
Roofing
WELSH SLATE TOPS THE FOREFRONT OF A BUILDING REVOLUTION
The Red House was a blueprint for York’s building revolution as following the Great Fire of London, the Government of the day issued new building regulations, including a requirement that any new houses fronted onto a pavement must be built of brick and/o
News
WELSH SLATE HELPS WITH A LIFELINE TO A HISTORIC HOSPITAL
Penrhyn Quarry hospital plays an important part in the story of Welsh Slate, and in particular the role of health and welfare within the slate society.
Roofing
DM ROOFING & ROUGHCASTING LTD CELEBRATES TRIPLE WIN AT NFRC AWARDS WITH WELSH SLATE
The University of Glasgow project showcases the pinnacle of roofing expertise and the timeless beauty of Welsh Slate. The Cwt-y-Bugail slate, renowned for its durability and aesthetic appeal, perfectly complements the heritage architecture of the universi
News
The First 55 International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Heritage Stones
We're delighted to announce that our iconic Welsh Slate has been recognised in the International World Heritage Stones list
Hard Landscaping
WELSH SLATE STARS IN THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM'S GARDENS
Sited at the garden’s entrance via the pedestrian tunnel from South Kensington underground station to the well-loved London institution, the Welsh Slate slabs help to present two cliff faces of rock sheer either side of a ramp, forming a rugged canyon of
Roofing
THREE IMPRESSIVE PROJECTS UTILISING WELSH SLATE HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS FINALISTS IN THE PITCHED ROOFING AWARDS
Lucent, St Andrew's Church and The Roundhouse are battleing it our in the "Best use of slate for a commercial project"
Roofing
FROM COURSES TO HORSES
One of the key factors in choosing Welsh slates was their high-quality natural appearance. We recognised the importance of maintaining the architectural integrity of the church, and these slates perfectly matched the authentic look of the existing roof.
Hard Landscaping
WELSH SLATE PRODUCTS HELP WIN ANOTHER GARDEN AWARD
Following hard on the heels of its role in a multi-award-winning garden at Chelsea Flower Show this year, another garden featuring Welsh Slate hard landscaping products has won an award at the current RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Roofing
CWT-Y-BUGAIL QUARRY GRANTED EXTENDED LEASE FOR SLATE PRODUCTION
This not only safeguards jobs in the local community but also allows Welsh Slate to meet the ongoing demand for this traditional architectural, hard landscaping and roofing material.
Community
BREEDON GROUP VOLUNTEERING SCHEME “MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY”
As part of our Make a Difference Day programme, which offers colleagues the opportunity to raise money for charity, on Monday 24 June Nigel Taylor, from Welsh Slate, will be running up and down Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon 4 times!
News
WELSH SLATE GARDEN WINS AT CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
The garden is inspired by rejuvenated slate quarry landscapes, which are used as a metaphor for resilience and how much things have changed with HIV in the UK since the 1980s.
News
WELSH SLATE AWARDS TOTAL HITS THE HEIGHTS
Welsh Slate has added to its impressive award roster by featuring on a host of recent winning projects. Welsh Slate featured in every project using slate that won at the NFRC Roofing Awards 2024 on May 10th.