Local attractions
King Arthur's Labyrinth
Another family-friendly activity with a bit of mystery, King Arthur’s Labyrinth is an underground boat ride and tour through subterranean Southern Snowdonia (you even pass beneath an underground waterfall), accompanied by a boatsman/storyteller who shares the legends of King Arthur.
Corris Mine Explorers
This rare opportunity takes you into the old Braich Goch slate mine, in Mid Wales, which was first worked in 1836 and abandoned by the miners around 40 years ago. More than 130 years of history is captured inside waiting to be discovered. All of the Corris Mine explorations into the old Braich Goch slate mine start from the Corris Craft Centre. Advanced booking is essential, minimum age is 8.
Corris Craft Centre
At Corris Craft Centre you'll find a great collection of shops, attractions and activities to keep the whole family entertained for hours. Free parking and free wifi in the cafe. Less than 15 minutes from Maesywerngoch.
The Corris Railway
The Corris Railway was the first Narrow Gauge railway in Mid-Wales. The Railway closed in 1948 and The Museum opened in 1970 with passenger services recommenced in 2002. Please check website for activities.
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
An education, research and visitor centre in Machynlleth, the CAT aims to test and demonstrate sustainability in action with experiments open to public including those in environmental building, eco-sanitation, woodland management, renewable energy, energy efficiency and organic growing. Learn about the future of sustainability!
Museum of Modern Art, Wales MOMA Machynlleth
The Tabernacle was converted in the mid-1980s from a Wesleyan chapel into a centre for the performing arts. Since then MOMA MACHYNLLETH (known as MOMA WALES until 2016) has grown up alongside it in seven beautiful exhibition spaces.
The Owain Glyndwr Centre
Looking for a lesson in local history? Visit the Owain Glyndwr Centre on the High Street in Machynlleth. Here, you can learn about Owain Glyndwr, the 15th century Prince of Wales and a heroic figure who united Wales against English rule and advocated for the labouring class. A gorgeous mural depicting the Battle of Hyddge adorns one wall.
Falconry Experience Wales
Proprietors Barry & Luce Macdonald provide an array of experiences with birds of prey for kids, adults, and families, including an introduction to falconry (training birds of prey) and other immersive educational opportunities.
Talyllyn Railway
Plenty of family fun to be had at this historic, narrow-gauge steam railway in the Welsh countryside. A working railway, Talyllyn runs from Tywyn (30 minutes from MWG) to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, which has some lovely walking paths through the forest.
Aberdovey Beach
This coastal village is more than worth a visit. Arrive here after a pleasant journey along the coast, only 20 minutes from the house by car. Crabbing off the pier is a highlight for the children – you can pick up bait and buckets on the High Street.
While you're there, also enjoy some delicious Welsh ice cream and good fudge from The Sweet Shop.
Borth Beach
The beach at Borth is quite stunning and worth a visit. Two miles of sandy beach, which is perfect for small children, head south from the Dyfi Nature Reserve.
Powis Castle and Gardens
A must see world-famous garden, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. The house has been in the Herbert family for 400 years and houses a superb collection of treasures from India and is displayed in the Clive Museum.
Harlech Castle
Spectacularly sited Harlech Castle seems to grow naturally from the rock on which it is perched. Like an all seeing sentinel, it gazes out across land and sea, keeping a watchful eye over Snowdonia.
A fantastic day out can be found visiting the castle and surrounding area. Stop in at the Llew Glas cafe for a lovely tea.
The Mach Loop
The Mach Loop is a set of valleys, situated between Dolgellau in the north, and Machynlleth in the south which are regularly used for low level flight training, with flying as low as 250 feet from the nearest terrain. Absolutely stunning towatch these jets just above the house, get your camera ready.
St. Peter ad Vincula
For more Owain Glyndwr history and mythology, visit St. Peter ad Vincula, a parish church built in the 6th century and the site of the last senate meeting held by Owain Glyndwr. Here you will also find a copy of Glyndŵr’s “Pennal Letter” of 1406, which outlined for the King of France his plans for an independent Wales.
Stop in for a visit before lunch or a pint at the Riverside just across the street.
Dyfi Osprey Project
The Dyfi Osprey Project has been running at Cors Dyfi Reserve near Machynlleth since 2009. Stop by after visited Borth Beach or Ynyshir Hall. Open from 10 am to 6:00 pm. A lovely day out for the whole family.
Golf Courses
The Welsh countryside, as you would imagine, is a gorgeous setting for a tranquil game of golf. Two courses to try are the Aberdovey Golf Club, an 18-hole links course with exceptional views of the coast and mountains, and Machynlleth Golf Club, a 9-hole heathland course also blessed with lovely countryside and mountain scenery.
Cadair Idris
No visit to this part of Wales is complete without a walk up Cadair Idris which is about a 30 minute drive away. Check out the Minffordd path. Stop at the Cross Foxes for warming bowl of cawl after your climb.
Mawddach Estuary
This is a fantastic area for breathtaking walks and cycling. A wonderful family day out. We enjoy the Panorama and Precipice walks for the stunning views. A must do.
Dovey Valley Shooting Ground
Dovey Valley Shooting Ground is our number one shooting ground and we highly recommend it to our guests who enjoy shooting. Located only 25 minutes away from Maesywerngoch and in beautiful countryside we thoroughly recommend the very friendly and helpful staff. For those of you not shooting there is a cozy seating/dining area with wood burning stove and wifi.
Dyfi Distillery
After two years of intensive research and experimentation, the Cameron brothers opened Dyfi Distillery in March 2016.The basis of our work is a sustainable blend of nature, science and family. For us, sustainability not only means respecting our fragile environment (which here in Dyfi is additionally protected by UNESCO), but also creating world-class gins so our small family business contributes to our local rural economy.