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CAT Gift Shop at Centre For Alternative TechnologyCAT Gift Shop at Centre For Alternative Technology

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Offer: Get 20% off listed attractions when you arrive by train. Just show a valid rail/bus ticket along with the voucher to receive your 20% discount. Please ensure you call the attraction before you arrive to ensure your travel ticket is valid.
Vouchers: 13 vouchers left to book
Dates valid:
  • Tue 1 Jan 2013 - Sun 30 Jun 2013
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CAT's environmentally designed gift and bookshop is a truly unique shopping experience. It is packed with ethically and environmentally sound products which, inspired by a visit to the Centre, can help you live in a more sustainable way. These include environmentally friendly products for your home and garden, toiletries, gifts, cards and souvenirs to remind you of your visit to CAT. There are also a range of kits and toys that make use of the power of wind, water and sun. The shop stocks all CAT books and publications and contains many other titles on a wide range of subjects.

The shop itself is housed within a state-of-the-art rammed-earth building, designed to use locally sourced materials and have a low impact on the surrounding environment.

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

CAT's shop
 
 

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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