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Dragonstone Quarry (Trefor Quarry Wales)
Trefor, United Kingdom

Dragonstone Quarry (Trefor Quarry Wales)

8.4/10
House of the Dragon

Dragonstone Quarry (Trefor Quarry Wales) in Trefor, United Kingdom is a filming location for House of the Dragon (2022). It appears on screen as Dragonstone Exterior.

Location Names

Real Location:

Trefor Granite Quarry

Known as in House of the Dragon:

Dragonstone Exterior

About This Location

The dramatic slate quarry in Snowdonia that served as Dragonstone's imposing exterior walls and cliff faces in Season 2's expanded dragon sequences.

Dragonstone Quarry (Trefor Quarry Wales) view

Featured In

House of the Dragon

8.4/10
2022-2024
FantasyDramaActionPolitical IntrigueMedieval
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Filming Details

Filming Period

Season 2 (2023)

Areas Used

Massive granite quarry, dramatic vertical cliff faces, industrial heritage site, Snowdonia National Park setting, coastal mountain location

Detailed Scene Information

Season 2 Dragonstone exterior shots
Dragon lair and nesting scenes
Targaryen stronghold cliff faces
Expanded castle approach sequences
Dramatic quarry cliff walls
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details

New Season 2 location replacing Portugal, easier crew access, stunning Welsh mountain backdrop, active quarry operations

• Director's commentary on location choice

• Cast interviews about filming here

• Technical challenges and solutions

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Location Details

Address

Trefor, Caernarfon LL54 5RL, Gwynedd, Wales
Trefor, United Kingdom

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Visiting Dragonstone Quarry (Trefor Quarry Wales)

Opening Hours

Quarry viewpoint: Dawn to dusk (public footpath), Working quarry - do not enter active areas, Weather dependent access

Entry Fees

Viewing: Free, Parking: Limited roadside, Guided quarry tours: £15-25 (when available), Safety briefing required

Accessibility

Uneven terrain, steep drops, not wheelchair accessible, safety barriers essential, weather-dependent conditions

Travel Information

Caernarfon 8 miles, Bangor 25 minutes, A487 coastal road, limited parking, stunning Snowdonia mountain drive

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