
Centre for Alternative Technology
Experience
Llwyngwern Quarry,
Pantperthog,
Machynlleth,
Powys,
SY20 9AZ
Details
Recently featured on BBC Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Mid Wales is launching a series of brand new bookable visitor experiences. Join expert tutors and delve into a range of different topics, all with a big focus on celebrating the natural world, including gardening for nature, becoming a nature detective, moth night’s and more.
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NATURE DETECTIVES FAMILY DAY
A fun-packed adventure on the wild side for the whole family.
Have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies call your garden home or what furry friends scurry outside your window at night? Finding out who your wildlife neighbours are is a tricky business! Lucky for you, CAT’s expert team are on hand for an exciting day of wildlife exploring.
With loads of great ideas to practice at home and plenty of new skills to learn, you’ll finish the day at CAT a true nature detective!
DATES (2021):
22 May, 29 May, 5 June, 26 June, 24 July, 31 July, 7 Aug, 14 Aug
PRICE: Adult – £35, Child – £20
Suitable for children aged 6 years and up.
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GARDENING FOR NATURE EXPERIENCE DAY
Calling all nature loving gardeners.
We’re offering a fantastic day of exploring wildlife gardening with CAT’s expert gardens team, packed full of essential knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your garden at home.
Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this exciting day out in the CAT gardens.
DATES (2021):
29 May, 2 June, 21 July, 14 Aug, 4 Sept
PRICE: Adult – £60, Child under 16 – £30
This day is brilliant for adults of all ages and older children (14 and up) with a love of gardening and nature.
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MOTH NIGHT EXPERIENCE
Moth traps and bat detectors. What more could you want from an evening at CAT?
CAT’s visitor centre and surrounding woodland is home to an amazing number of species of moth and there are several active bat roosts close by. What an excellent recipe for a night of nature! Grab a bat detector and moth ID book and have a great time.
Moth nights start at 8pm and continue until midnight. Your ticket includes a drink (beer, cider, soft drinks). Bring a torch and plenty of warm/waterproof clothing!
DATES (2021):
19 June, 11 Aug, 25 Sept, 9 Oct
PRICE: Adult – £15, Child under 16 – £5
This day is brilliant for adults of all ages and older children (14 and up) with a love of birds and nature.
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SECRET LIFE OF BIRDS EXPERIENCE DAY
Discover the world of birds at CAT on a fascinating and knowledge packed day.
Become more familiar with a number of our favourite bird species and explore ways of helping them thrive in this knowledge-packed day out with CAT’s ecology team. You’ll explore everything from bird language and habitats to how you can support birds and other wildlife to thrive in your own garden.
DATES (2021):
12 June, 17 July
PRICE: Adult – £60, Child under 16 – £30
This day is brilliant for adults of all ages and older children (14 and up) with a love of birds and nature.
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www.cat.org.uk/days-out
Type: Eco Experience Days
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Centre for Alternative Technology
Address
Llwyngwern Quarry,
Pantperthog,
Machynlleth,
Powys,
SY20 9AZ
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SH 755044 Lat: 52.62305 Long: -3.84062
CAT is currently open for pre-booked tickets only. To book, please visit www.cat.org.uk/book
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The Centre for Alternative technology is ideally situated right in the heart of Mid Wales, just two hours by train from Birmingham International Airport and Train Station.
CAT is located three miles north of Machynlleth on the A487, look out for the brown signs.
By Public Transport
Travel Planner - https://www.traveline.cymru/
Bus services run from Machynlleth and other major towns. The T2 runs regular routes from Aberystwyth to Bangor. The T2 also passes the centre as well. It's worth looking online if you're planning to travel by bus and ask the driver about the best place to alight for the centre.
National Cycle Network Route 8 passes via CAT's entrance and the road from Mach to CAT is quiet and safe (see map above).
Trains are frequent and it doesn't take long to get from the Midlands to Machynlleth
By Car:
Free car parking at Visitor Centre.
EV Car Charging point: Free to Cat Visitors - notify reception on arrival and they will assist you with the charging facilities.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 3 miles from Machynlleth station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
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
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Electric car charging point
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
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
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)
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
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 30Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Ramp to entrance
Handrail by ramp
Entrance is well lit
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
Notes
There is disabled parking at the top of both driveways. Please don't hesitate to call us on 01654 705989 for more information.