Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Yr Hen Stablau

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Ty Mawr, Llanbedr, LL45 2NH, (18 miles, 30kms), www.llanbedrbeerfestival.co.uk

Gwyl Gwrw Llanbedr Beer Festival is in its 8th year. Llanbedr is an attractive village situated in Gwynedd, North West Wales. It's an ideal location for walking and Shell Island is famous for it's abundance of sea shells.

Powys, UK, (17 miles, 28kms), Email, www.llanidloes.com

Llanidloes is a small historic town in Central Powys. It's central position within Wales makes it the first town along the River Severn.

nr Llanidloes, Powys, UK, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01686 412287

Llyn Clywedog is a man made reservoir formed by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. A number of viewing points and picnic areas are arranged along the 15 mile circular drive around the Lake

The Old Village Hall, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA, (10 miles, 17kms), Tel: 01650 521738, Email, www.machinationswales.co.uk

Visitor Centre The Museum of Mechanical Magic Gallery - one of the few significant permanent exhibitions of automata in the UK.

Powys, SY20 8TG, (0.7 miles, 1kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

The attractive market town of Machynlleth lies in the Dyfi Valley , between the river's mountain source above Llanymawddwy and its estuary at Aberdyfi.

Cwmrheidol, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NB, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01970 880928

The butterfly house is home to a whole host of different butterfly species and an equally fascinating collection of tropical plants, making this a fun and educational place.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01654 703435, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

This composite site takes in two very different habitats around the Mawddach estuary which are open to the public.The Mawddach Valley Nature Reserve comprises five separate sites that include two reserves - the Arthog Bog & Coed Garth Gell.

Dinas Mawddwy, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LS, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01650 531311, Email, www.meirionmill.co.uk

Mill shop offering a huge range of rugs, tweeds, outdoor & country clothing, knitwear, Portmeirion Pottery, crafts & gifts. Refreshments available.

Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01654 710472, www.ngrm.org.uk/

The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is an important collection of artifacts relating to Narrow Gauge Railways in the British Isles. From complete locomotives to tickets, it is a unique and comprehensive record of these fascinating railways.

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01970 632801, Email, www.llgc.org.uk

National Library of Wales is one of the world's great libraries. It is a legal deposit library, and holds the world's largest collection of works about Wales and other Celtic nations.

Bow Street, Nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY24 5AA, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01970 820050, Email, www.craftshopwales.co.uk.

Award winning converted farm buildings. Craft Shop//Restaurant and Coffee Shop. All welcome.

Felingerrig, nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8UJ, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01654 702 244, Email, www.plasdolguog.co.uk

Secluded Country House set in mature grounds, bounded by the River Dulas, overlooking the Dyfi Valley and Snowdonia National Park.

Eglwysfach, Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TA, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01654 700222, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/y/ynys-hir/index.asp

The RSPB Ynys-Hir nature reserve includes oak woodland, lowland grass meadows, reedbeds and saltmarsh.

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB, (13 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01970 890620, Email, www.silvermountainexperience.co.uk

A family attraction with actor led shows in one of Wales’ scariest underground experiences. Above ground a 7 acre fantasy realm with water play, caters for younger children, whilst the Miners Trail & exhibition offers a glimpse of the past.

Gwynedd, UK, (9 miles, 15kms), www.visitmidwales.com

Take a walk around the coastal town of Tywyn and explore the history of the churches and chapels.

Nr Machynlleth, Southern Snowdonia, SY20 9SP, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01248 351541

Three acres of remnant broadleaved woodland on the steep east bank of Afon Deri combining the woodland habitat with that of the mountain stream below.

The Pier, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01970 612125

The promenade is one of the most popular parts of the town of Aberystwyth. Various events are held at Aberystwyth Promenade Bandstand throughout the year.

Nr Llanidloes, Powys, UK, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01443 336000

Buildings and structures associated with the nineteenth-century extraction and processing of lead ore.

Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01654 705950

This eco-centre features hands-on displays and working examples of sustainable living, alternative technologies and organic growing. A ride on a water-balanced cliff railway kicks off an inspiring day out. Special activities during holidays

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2TG, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01341 440238, Email, www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes/national-nature-reserves/coed-ganllwyd.aspx

The Dolmelynllyn estate is about 5 miles north of Dolgellau. To explore the estate, which includes the Coed Ganllwd Nature Reserve. This ancient woodland extends up the hill and valley side above the famous Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls).

Ceredigion, SY23 3JW, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01974 831671

Coed Rheidol, clothing both sides of the gorge, is an excellent example of the sessile oak woodland that is found in western Britain.

Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01938 555654

From water-logged, tidal saltmarsh, through reclaimed grazing land and conifer plantation to current wildlife haven, Cors Dyfi has travelled an interesting journey...

Vaynor Farm, Llanelltyd, Nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd, UK, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

The serene ruins of Cymer Abbey stand in a lovely setting beside the River Mawddach. Particularly impressive are its great windows, arches and an unusual tower.Saif olion heddychlon Abaty Cymer mewn lleoliad hyfryd ger Afon Mawddach.

Ceredigion, UK, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01970 612125

The village of Devil's Bridge which translated in Welsh is Pontarfynach which means 'The bridge on the Mynach'. The village is situated at the head of the Rheidol Valley amidst the Plynlimon hill range in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains

Y Plas, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth Road, Powys, SY20 8ER, (0.9 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01654 703 965

The area around the river Dyfi is a special place to live, work and to visit - special for its people, its culture and its outstanding environment. For information regarding the Dyfi Biosphere.