I grew up loving stories centred around the legend of King Arthur, so when my sister mentioned having been somewhere called “King Arthur’s Labyrinth” I was immediately interested. We visited Tintagel Castle in Cornwall a couple of years ago, which was breath-taking, so I began to research this experience and we managed to fit it in to our list of excursions for this trip.

Who was King Arthur?

King Arthur is a British legend that has been retold many times over. I grew up loving stories including Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table; from him pulling the sword from the stone to the Lady in the Lake, to Lancelot and Guinevere’s betrayal.

There is no way of finding out exactly where and when the legend originated, although it is thought to have been in either Wales or Northern England.

What is King Arthur’s Labyrinth?

King Arthur’s Labyrinth is an underground experience based around some the stories from Welsh legends. It is a truly remarkable encounter for all ages, although I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone with claustrophobia or being underground.

You start by getting a helmet and going over the safety rules before being led into the caves of Snowdonia to your boat and ferryman.

The experience officially begins when you sail through a magical underground waterfall. Then, once your boat reaches the other side, you are guided through the caverns, having the legends bought to life in front of you.

Above ground

There are several activities above ground to be explored, either before or after the cavern experience. There is a maze in which different characters and stories are introduced, with various answers for a quiz designed for the younger audiences hidden throughout it. If you can answer all of the questions you will earn a medal.

For older audiences, there is also the Corris Craft Centre, which houses workshops and shops filled with handcrafted items. I really enjoyed looking at all of the shops there, finding the pottery amazing, and as always, drawn in by the chocolate shop. If we had had more time in Wales I would have been tempted to return for the pottery workshop.

There is also the Corris Café which we didn’t have time to try out but is home to various Welsh dishes and hot drinks.

What should I wear?

King Arthur’s Labyrinth is suitable for all weathers, however, as the labyrinth is underground it is cool down there. So, you may want to bring a jumper or coat regardless of how warm of a day it is.

You will also want to wear shoes that you don’t mind getting a little wet and dirty. This is a lesson my sister learned as we found out that it is a little mucky down there (a bit of an understatement!). You will be walking on uneven and chalky ground alongside a stream that is known to overflow on occasion.

Tickets

As always, I would recommend booking your tickets in advance so that you can choose the time and date you would like based upon their availability. If you do choose not to pre-book you may arrive on the day to find that there are no tickets left.

You will also receive the best value tickets if you purchase in advance online.

The seasons at the Labyrinth

King Arthur’s Labyrinth and the other attractions will have different opening times depending on the season.

Over the winter months, for example, the labyrinth is closed while the Corris Café is still open daily from 10am to 4pm.

Because of the varied opening times, I would definitely check online before visiting even if you don’t plan to buy your tickets in advance.

Conclusion

We really enjoyed our visit to King Arthur’s Labyrinth, even thought it’s marketed at children. I found the legends really interesting and engaging underground and loved exploring the various handmade gift shops. It was a lovely day filled with creativity and imagination.

If you are as interested in the Legend of King Arthur as I am, this is an experience not to be missed.