The Mach Loop
About The Mach Loop: The Mach Loop is a set of valleys, situated between Dolgellau in the north, and Machynlleth in the south (and from which the Mach Loop gets its name), which are regularly used for low level flight training, with flying as low as 250 feet (76 metres) from the nearest terrain.
Website: https://machloop.co.uk [leave this website]
Address: Machynlleth/Corris/Dolgellau
Telephone: –
Corris Railway and Corris Railway Museum
About Corris Railway and Corris Railway Museum: If your are stuck for ideas on things to do in Machynlleth and Dolgellau area then look no further than Corris Railway!
Enjoy a 50-minute round trip including a guided tour of the engine shed and workshops at Maespoeth. Afterwards, visit Corris Railway Museum.
Website: https://www.corris.co.uk/ [leave this website]
Address: Station Yard, Corris, near Machynlleth, Gwynedd, SY20 9SH
Telephone: 01654 761 303
Corris Craft Centre
About Corris Craft Centre: A great day out for young and old is on your doorstep in Powys. Many studios inspire you to find your creative side with hands-on activities. Whether it is painting, pottery, candle dipping or chocolate making – Corris Craft Centre is your place.
Website: https://www.corriscraftcentre.co.uk/ [leave this website]
Address: Corris, Machynlleth, SY20 9RF
Telephone: 01654 761 584
Corris Mine Explorers
About Corris Mine Explorers: Visit Corris Mine Explorers for a guided tour of an abandoned Welsh slate mine. Kitted out with safety equipment, you will explore dark, damp tunnels and see machinery and tools left by miners. Trips vary in length and age restrictions apply.
Website: https://www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk/ [leave this website]
Address: Corris Craft Centre, 1, A487 Road, Machynlleth SY20 9RF
Telephone: 01654 761 244
Barmouth Beach
About Barmouth Beach: Set with the beauty of Snowdonia National Park as its backdrop, Barmouth beach is a great outdoor venue for kids and grown-ups alike.
Boasting an award-winning beach, along with the usual traps such as donkey rides, land trains and amusement arcades.
Website: https://www.barmouth-wales.co.uk/ [leave this website]
Address: Barmouth
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Wednesday Market
About Wednesday Market: The weekly Wednesday market and biannual fair date back to a Royal Charter issued in 1291.
Boasting an array of independent shops offering local crafts, galleries, and plenty of cosy cafes to stop for a hot beverage, the Machynlleth Wednesday market is a must visit.
Website: [leave this website]
Address: High Street
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Centre for Alternative Technology
About Centre for Alternative Technology:
The CAT, Machynlleth CAT is dedicated to researching and communicating positive solutions for environmental change.
Website: https://www.cat.org.uk/ [leave this website]
Address:
Telephone: 01654 705 950
The Owain Glyndŵr Centre is located on the site of the famous parliament held in 1404. The building, with Grade 1 listed status, was presented to the Town by Lord Davies of Llandinam in February, 1912.
The centre is now known as the National Heritage Centre, following a significant refurbishment, reportedly costing around £250,000.
The Centre boasts an interactive and informative exhibition on the life, times and vision of Owain Glyndŵr – rebel leader, national hero and self appointed prince of Wales at the beginning of the fifteenth century.
Website:
canolfanglyndwr.org
Address:
Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8EE, UK
Tel:
01654 702932
If laughter is your life, look no further than the Machynlleth Comedy Festival!
Over the course of the May bank holiday each year, the Machynlleth Comedy Festival becomes home to a comedy festival like no other.
Website: machcomedyfest.co.uk
MOMA Machynlleth, The Museum of Modern Art is set within a Victorian town house and former chapel.
It houses a significant collection of location treasures including an exhibition space featuring photography, sculptures, paintings and prints.
Tel: 01654 703355
Address: Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ
Website: moma.machynlleth.org.uk