Diving company Scuba Scape is planning to launch an underwater museum and sunken escape rooms in a slate quarry in Gwynedd, North Wales
Part of the Dinorwig slate complex, Vivian Quarry in Llanberis closed in 1960 but has been flooded to 19 metres deep by rain and underwater springs.
Diving operations at Vivian Quarry are already operated by Scuba Scape, owned by Leanne Clowes and Clare Clowes.
The company now plans to open the site up to visitors without any diving experience.
Vivian Quarry to offer visitor experiences
It has partnered with the Xplor Group consultancy, which is led by a CEO with a background in the oil and gas sector.
“This background has provided access to sophisticated offshore and deep-water technologies,” said Scuba Scape (via North Wales Live).
“Our collaboration has led to the commercialisation of a unique underwater gaming programme and innovative technology.”
This technology will allow guests as young as 10 to dive to the museum and escape rooms after a safety briefing, Scuba Scape said.
It added: “The Xplor partners and our team are dedicated to revitalising the quarry through substantial capital investments, ensuring a bright future for Vivian Quarry as a hub of adventure and innovation.”
Via the Scuba Scape website, museum guests will get to explore underwater slate ruins, mining equipment and other artefacts.
As for the escape rooms, guests will enjoy a 40-minute submerged session of solving puzzles and uncovering hidden treasures.
Guests to explore sunken ruins and equipment
The storyline is as follows:
“Enter the legendary Vivian Quarry slate mine, where miners hid treasure deep within the caverns. But beware – the dragon guarding it lurks nearby.
“Decipher the miners’ clues and race against time to uncover the treasure before the dragon discovers your presence.
“Will you escape the depths with glory, or become part of the mine’s lore?”
Images courtesy of Scuba Scape
