
Weddings @ CAT
Wedding Ceremony Venue
Llwyngwern Quarry,
Pantperthog,
Machynlleth,
Powys,
SY20 9AZ
Details
Why not choose the CAT's award winning WISE building as your wedding venue.
You can relax in this idyllic spot whilst enjoying our ethical and fair trade food, washed down with our excellent organic wines and beers served from our purpose built bar. Then let your party unwind in the tranquil surroundings of this secluded valley.
Wander through our organic garden and see where Roger grows the salads being served in the restaurant.
The WISE building is perfectly set up for a relaxed reception, the bar is situated in the centre of the building and the adjacent Theatre foyer is a perfect space for the band and the essential first dance.
The Sheppard Theatre has a huge screen for showing off those old home movies of the happy couple.
Our restaurant is well set out for buffets and can be decorated to your taste.
We have outdoor spaces (and undercover ones) for entertainment and catering suppliers if needed, and although our restaurant is vegetarian, we can arrange an organic, locally raised Hog roast in the courtyard.
We cater for up to 80 guests for the wedding breakfast and up to 180 for the evening reception.
If you prefer to supply your own food, we can offer room only packages to suit your needs.
So if you prefer and intimate celebration or the party of a lifetime, we can assist you with your plans and have a very flexible approach as everyone has a different idea of what they would like.
We can arrange themed evenings such as ‘Swing dance’ which could include lessons so the Bride and Groom could perform a truly unique first dance.
Prices
There a several packages to suit all pockets, they can be combined with any of the drinks packages.
5 star buffet - £24 per head
4 star buffet - £22 per head
3 star buffet - £20 per head
The drinks packages are
5 star - £12
4 star - £10
3 star - £8
Hire of the theatre for the ceremony £300
Please note that you will still need to pay for the registrar to attend the ceremony.
We also offer the option of room hire only - where you can ring along your own food/refreshments, You may only consume alcohol bought on the premises.
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sat 4 Jun | Making Pallet Furniture |
Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jun | Saving the Bees |
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
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Hearing 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.