Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Yr Hen Stablau

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01970 890453, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/bwlchnantyrarian

Stunning views, delicous food, gifts, lakeside all ability trail, forest walks, seasonal events, puzzle trails, mountain biking and daily red kite feeding are just some of the attractions

Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, UK, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01974 261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk

Cambrian Safaris provides excursions into the Cambrian Mountains in a Land Rover Discovery. Come and enjoy fantastic views and scenery, local history and wildlife. We will pick you up from your accommodation or arrange a meeting point.

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, (18 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01654 710472, Email, www.talyllyn.co.uk

Historic narrow gauge railway with steam hauled trains in the Snowdonia National Park. Discover our past hauling slate and local goods, and enjoy the views, wildlife and woodland walks. The world's first preserved railway.

Rail Route: Tywyn - Abergynolwyn

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5NA, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01970 871224, Email, www.animalarium.co.uk

The Animalarium at Borth is open all year round. This is a Zoo with a difference, we take unwanted Zoo animals and exotic pets.!

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01970 625819, Email, www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

All aboard the Vale of Rheidol for an unforgettable journey through the beautiful Rheidol Valley by narrow gauge steam train. Sit back, relax and let us take you on a nostalgic journey through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery.

Rail Route: Aberystwyth - Devils Bridge

Ceredigion, UK, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/aberaeron.htm

Aberaeron is a pretty seaside town on the Ceredigion coast. It was planned and built on a grand design by the Rev. Alban Thomas Jones.

Gwynedd, UK, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01654 767321, Email, www.visitsnowdonia.info

One of Britain's prettiest little seaside resorts and sailing ports. Pastel-coloured terraces front a large sandy beach and quaint old harbour. A popular centre for sailing, watersports and golf.

Ceredigion, UK, (10 miles, 16kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

One of the culture capitals of Wales, it is home to the National Library, the University and a more recently developed Arts Centre.

Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DE, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01970 622889, Email, www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre

Award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is Wales’ largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'. It has a wide-ranging programme across all art forms including drama, dance, music, visual arts film & new media.

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5HY, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/bcy.htm

Borth is a coastal village just 7 miles north of Aberystywth. During summer its many campsites and holiday parks are home to hundreds of visitors to the area - many of whom have been returning here for years.

Parliament House, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EE, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01654 702932, Email, www.canolfanglyndwr.org

The Owain Glyndwr Centre is built on the site of the famous parliament held in 1404 at which Owain was crowned Prince of Wales. The Centre hosts a new interactive and informative exhibition on the life, times and vision of Owain Glyndwr.

Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, UK, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Deep in the mountainous heart of mid Wales, nestling at the foot of Cader Idris, lie the ruins of Castell y Bere. An atmospheric site, it is an outstanding example of a stronghold of the native Welsh princes.

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/Aberystwyth-Constitution-Hill/details/?dms=13&feature=1&venue=1020790

Constitution Hill rises dramatically 430 feet from the north end of Aberystwyth promenade. The views from the top are spectacular and on a clear day you can see Snowdon. Take the cliff railway to the summit or follow the coast path.

Corris, nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01654 761584, Email, www.corriscraftcentre.com

Home to 9 Craft Studios and the resident designer-makers. Find unique items handcrafted with care for your home, garden and gifts for others. Drop in to make your own crafts.

Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01654 761244, Email, www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Explore the abandoned workings of an old Welsh slate mine with one of Wales' top Mine Explorers. More than 130 years of mining history is captured inside awaiting discovery. Machinery, tools & inspirational stories of life in the mine

Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SH, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01654 761303, Email, www.corris.co.uk

In the Heart of the Land of the Little Trains, The Corris Railway is a narrow gauge (2' 3") railway whose origins date back to the 1850's.

Cwmrheidol, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01970 880667, Email, www.statkraft.com/about-statkraft/visitor-centres/rheidol-visitor-centre.aspx

Enjoy the free guided tours around the Power Station including the fish farm & visit our Visitors Centre with its interactive displays & cafeteria with disabled facilities.

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Betws Bledrws, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8PB, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01570 4933358, Email, www.denmarkfarm.org.uk

Denmark Farm is located in the heart of rural West Wales. Wildlife is at the heart of everything we do, from our campsite to our easy trails and nature-watching hides, and from our training courses to facilities for your own events.

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01970 890233, Email, www.devilsbridgefalls.co.uk

Take a walk along the Nature trail and see the spectacular 300ft waterfalls and the view of the 3 bridges which span the breathtaking woodland gorge.

Gwynedd, UK, (15 miles, 24kms), Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Dyfi Forest is located mainly to the north of the Afon Dyfi between Dolgellau to the north and Machynlleth to the south. Dyfi is a 6000ha forest - a spectacular landscape well worth exploring.

Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8PD, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/dyfifurnace/?lang=en

Restored mid-eighteenth-century charcoal-fired blast furnace, used for smelting iron ore.

Hafod Peris, Llanrhystud, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 5DA, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01974 272285, Email, www.fantasyfarmpark.co.uk

A fun day for the whole family, situated in the heart of the beautiful Mid Wales Countryside. Lamb feeding, milking demonstrations, and much more.

Cwm Ystwyth, Ceredigion, SY25 6DX, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01974 282568, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Hafod Estate / Hafod Uchtryd, 12 miles south-east of Aberystwyth, is recognised as one of the finest examples in Europe of a picturesque landscape.

Llanidloes, Powys, UK, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Hafren Forest takes its name from the River Severn, the Afon Hafren in Welsh, which takes its rise about a mile from the western boundary of the forest, high up on the slopes of Pumlumon, the highest mountain in Mid Wales.

The Old Post Office, 8 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AF, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01654 703945, Email, www.iansnow.co.uk

Ian Snow started his business in 1978 selling throws, curtains, cushin covers, clothes, aromatherapy oils, books, candles, cards, and much much more.

Speciality: Interior Crafts and Clothing

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01654 761584, Email, www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk

Set sail with a mysterious hooded boatman on this underground adventure to the past. Journey through a magical waterfall, your gateway to the Dark Ages, where you'll find King Arthur and a world of ancient myths and magic.