What's the attraction?

A tour into the amazing mountain that hides Dinorwig hydro-electric power station, in the heart of Snowdonia. It's the largest man-made cavern in Europe.

What's on offer?

There's an information centre, art display, craft and local produce on sale, a shop selling outdoor equipment, Dimensions café and Den soft play centre (extra charge).

How did you get there?

We drove along the A4086, the attraction was sign-posted as you enter Llanberis. Regular buses run from Bangor and Caernarfon.

How long did you stay?

We spent the afternoon just visiting Electric Mountain (tour took 50 minutes) but could have spent more if we'd visited the other attractions (the den) in the centre.

Did you take a brolly?

No need - it's all undercover so ideal for a damp day. The mountain tour itself wasn't even cold, as I'd expected, as it is it's regulated to be the same as the outside temperature.

What did you do there?

We spent time in the information centre, before watching a short film about electricity and the power station. We were then taken on the tour bus to visit the mountain, led by the tour guide who was full of information. And ready to answer any questions.

How much did it cost you?

There was no free parking but an adjacent pay and display car park ( £2 for four hours - winter rates, so could cost more in summer). We got a family ticket (two adults, two children) for £17. Other prices are adults £7, pensioners and students £5.50, and children £3.50

How about food and drink?

There's a lovely café with a great menu. Meals are snacks from around £3, while tea and coffee are £1.30 Kids' meals started from £1.99 - they had a lovely meal deal for the kids for £3.75. We also spent £24 on lunch

Are there any shops?

A good selection for the kids with their £1 pocket money, lots of local crafts, art and local produce for the adults as well as the outdoor equipment shop selling clothes and accessories.

Is it ok/safe for kids?

Dyfan, who's seven, loved it - he was fascinated by the tour. Probably too factual for my two youngest who were expecting to see live dinosaurs inside the mountain!

Prams /pushchairs, personal belongings cameras etc were not allowed on the bus, but lockers were provided (cost £1, returnable).

All the adults and children had to wear hard hats on the tour.

Kids were not allowed to be carried and we were clearly informed if the hats were too big or kids wouldn't keep them on, they would have to stay on the bus with one adult. The tour included some steps, but they were no problem.

Can people with disabilities get around?

Same as pushchairs - no problem in the visitor centre due to ramps and lifts. There was also disabled access on the tour. Toilets were well equipped and very clean. Separate baby facilities. Well equipped for wheelchair users.

What was the best bit?

When my eldest began questioning electricity production. Not only a fun day but also educational.

Opening times?

Until Easter daily tours (must be pre-booked) from 11.30am-3.30pm. The centre is open 10am-4.30pm. After Easter it's 9.30am-5.30pm.
Call 01286 870 636, visit http://www.electricmountain.co.uk/ or e-mail info@electricmountain.co.uk