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CAT Wholefood Restaurant at Centre For Alternative TechnologyCAT Wholefood Restaurant at Centre For Alternative Technology

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If you are feeling peckish while visiting CAT, go ahead! Treat yourself to a tasty meal in our wholefood restaurant.

The restaurant sources local, organic and Fair Trade produce to offer appetising vegetarian dishes, light snacks and delicious home-made cakes. Here you can regularly savour fresh salad grown in CAT's own smallholding. There are also a selection of organic wines, beers and soft drinks for you to enjoy.

Restaurant Opening Hours: every day in the summer holidays from 10am to 5pm serving hot food from 12pm-3pm and drinks and snacks all day. From September to the end of October we open till 4.30pm and in winter we close at dusk.

There are picnic tables around the site where you can enjoy food made at the Centre or your own packed lunch.

Snacks and drinks are also available in the shop and, at peak times, from the refreshment kiosk close to the cliff-railway.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gay friendly Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Pushchairs available Regional Tourist Board Member Telephone (public) Welcome Host Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Smoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry

Open all the time
The restaurant is open every day in the summer holidays from 10am to 5pm serving hot food from 12pm-3pm and drinks and snacks all day. From September to the end of October we open till 4.30pm and in winter we close at dusk.

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Contact

Enquiries
Tel: 01654 705950
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Venue

Centre For Alternative Technology

Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

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Map reference: SH 755044  Lat: 52.62305  Long: -3.84062


CAT is located three miles north of Machynlleth on the A487, with bus services from Machynlleth railway station and other major towns. National Cycle Network Route 8 passes via CAT's entrance.

Bus services from Machynlleth station.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 3 miles (4.8 kms) from Machynlleth station

Assisted Access, Coach Access.
Group Rates available.
Special offers for visitors arriving by train, bus, bike or foot.

VisitWales VAQASSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is gravel
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 30
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Nut free
  • Additive free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system

Notes

  • Visitors will be able to park in the overflow car park and will need to make a ten minute walk involving steps to access the site. We apologise for the inconvenience and and please don't hesitate to call us on 01654 705950 for more information.

 
 
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