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The Six Nations are here!

Its that time of year again! The hype has slowly been building and now the Six Nations are upon us. Here is everything you need to know about this year’s fixtures… Round 1 04.02.2017 1...

Slate House Six Nations Quiz!

10 of the Best Welsh Food & Drink Producers

At Slate House, we don’t mind admitting that we enjoy indulging in a bit of a feast every now and then! We are self confessed foodies with soft-spots for goods that have been made in this little co...

10 Must-See Stalls at Neath Food Festival

Everyone in Neath (including the Slate House team!) is looking forward to Neath Food Festival. The annual event sees thousands of food and drink lovers flock to the town to take in the atmosphere a...

Why Welsh Slate is Top of the League

There’s an exciting buzz around this little country we call Wales. Most recently it was reflected in the football team’s success at the European Championships. Wales was put on the map by the likes...

Welsh Slate Trophies for Swansea Festival Winners!

This Father’s Day saw the return of the annual Swansea Festival of Transport, organised by Ashley Lovering. With over 400 cars, vans, buses, lorries and more, the festival continues to grow each ye...

Test your Welsh Football Knowledge!

Everyone’s talking about the unprecedented success of the Wales team in Euro2016 – but how much do you know about the Welsh football squad? Put your Welsh football knowledge to the test with our fu...

Discovering the Magic of Castell Coch...

Regular visitors of the Slate House website will be aware of the Welsh slate products we hand craft and sell from our website and shop in Neath. However, you may not be aware that from our workshop...

Trade Secrets: Making Soy Wax Candles

Over the past few years, the Slate House team has been practising the art of candle making and through many, many trials we have developed a technique and finished product to be proud of. If you h...

Welsh Whisky Uncovered - Penderyn distillery tour

The dramatic landscape of the Brecon Beacons region provides a stunning backdrop to a small village in South Wales called Penderyn. But it’s not just the scenery that’s special about this place. ...