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Free Summer Open Day | C.A.T.

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Following the success of our Spring Open Day, we’re excited to welcome you back to CAT for another day packed with inspiring activities for all ages.

Explore hands-on workshops, family-friendly tours, and interactive displays covering everything from green building and renewable energy to ecology, food growing, and sustainable living.

Throughout the day, we’ll be speaking with as many visitors as possible to gather your ideas, feedback, and perspectives – helping to shape CAT’s future, guide our redevelopment design, and inform our ongoing strategy work.

Whether you’re a local looking for a fun day out, a long-time supporter, or someone curious to learn more about sustainable solutions, we’d love to see you there.

Enjoy delicious food from CAT’s vegetarian café throughout the day.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£8.50 per adult
Child (4 -16 years)£3.50 per child
Concession£7.50 per concession

Under 4s free | All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Students, people over 60 years and unemployed people_

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

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. 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.

Accessible by Public Transport: Machynlleth station is 3 miles away.

Free Summer Open Day | C.A.T.

Type:Days Out

Centre for Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

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Tel01654 705950

Opening Times

Event (2 Aug 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 16:00

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WISE Centre | AccommodationCentre for Alternative Technology | Stay, MachynllethCAT’s on-site accommodation is housed within the WISE building, a beautifully designed and award winning eco facility right in the middle of the Visitor Centre. Visitors can dine in CAT's vegetarian café and enjoy free access to the Visitor Centre.

Centre For Alternative Technology | Group Visits, MachynllethThe Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre in Mid Wales that researches and supports greener ways of living.

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