- Activities
- Heritage & Culture
- Attractions
- Events
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Powys
Visitor Attractions in Mid Wales
There are many visitor attractions in Mid Wales, from museums and steam railways to farm and wildlife parks. So whatever the weather, there's plenty of choice to keep the whole family entertained.
Wales Underground
Wales Underground
Ceredigion
Aberaeron Attractions
Aberaeron Attractions
Aberystwyth Castle
Aberystwyth Castle
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
Borth Animalarium
The Animalarium at Borth is a collection of unusual and interesting animals to amuse and delight you
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
A unique farm park located on a scenic headland, overlooking the nature reserve of Cardigan Island. Home to Dolphins and seals and a variety of farm animals.
Ceredigion Museum
Ceredigion Museum
Coastal Voyages
Offers a variety of exciting and informative voyages, exploring the inshore waters and stunning coastline of Cardigan Bay.
Dyfi Furnace
Dyfi Furnace
Fantasy Farm Park
Fantasy Farm Park, Llanrhystud, a fun day out for the whole family, Mid Wales newest farm attraction,
the all day adventure in the heart of beautiful countryside. Over 10,000 sq. ft. under cover.
Fantasy Farm Park
Fantasy Farm Park, Llanrhystud
Felinwynt Rain Forest & Butterfly Centre
Felinwynt Rain Forest and Butterfly Centre
Hafod Estate
Hafod was one of the foremost landscaped estates in Britain in the late 18th century, and today its dramatic scenery and romantic past make for a rewarding visit.
Internal Fire Museum
Internal Fire Museum, Tanygroes
Llanerchaeron Estate
Set in the beautiful Dyffryn Aeron, the estate survived virtually unaltered into the 20th century. a self-sufficient estate – evident in the dairy, laundry, brewery and salting house of the service courtyard, as well as the Home Farm buildings, from the stables to the threshing barns. It is also a working organic farm and the two restored walled gardens also produce home-grown fruit, vegetables and herbs. There are extensive walks around the estate and parkland.
Llywernog Silver Mine Tours
Llywernog is an authentic 18th century silver mine. Offers a fascinating insight into life nearly 200 years ago. Today, Llywernog is a fascinating and educational family adventure.
Magic of Life Butterfly House
Exotic Plants and Butterflies in the scenic Rheidol Valley
New Quay Honey Farm
New Quay Honey Farm
The National Coracle Centre
The National Coracle Centre, Cenarth
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Vale of Rheidol Railway, Aberystwyth
Snowdonia Mountains & Coast
Bala Lake Railway
Bala Lake Railway situated in Llanuwchllyn. built by the Bala & Dolgelley Railway Company (which used the English spelling for the latter place), and opened in 1868.
Corris Craft Centre
Situated near Machynlleth, adjacent to King Arthur's Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre is home to 10 talented craftspeople each producing unique hand crafted items. Crafts include glassware, ceramics, jewellery, candles, leatherware and toys. The Craft Centre cafe serves great food with a Welsh twist, using locally sourced ingredients.
Dyfi Valley Attractions
Dyfi Valley Attractions
Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Railway
Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Railway
King Arthur's Labyrinth
King Arthur's Labyrinth is an exciting visitor attraction in Corris, near Machynlleth. An underground boat will take you magically through a waterfall and deep into the spectacular caverns under the Braichgoch mountain. As visitors walk through the caverns, Welsh tales of King Arthur are told with tableaux and stunning sound and light effects. Learn about the original legends of King Arthur, the wizard Merlin, Avalon and much more.
Portmeirion Village
A unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis (1883-1978) to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it. Portmeirion is made up of about 50 buildings most of which are used as hotel or self-catering accommodation and surrounded by 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens.
Talyllyn Railway
The Talyllyn Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol.
Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons
Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture
Collection of works by renowned sculptor Andrew Logan. The only museum in Europe dedicated to a living artist. Within the museum you will find pieces of sculpture, mirrored portraits and jewellery from the mid sixties to the present day.
Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery
Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery
Brecon Cathedral
Brecon Cathedral
Centre for Alternative Technology
Europe's leading eco-centre in Machynlleth. CAT is an environmental charity aiming to 'inspire, inform, and enable' people to live more sustainably. A solutions driven organisation, offering practical solutions to environmental problems, our key areas of work are renewable energy, environmental building, energy efficiency, organic growing and alternative sewage systems.
Craig-y-Nos Castle
Reputedly haunted, Craig-y-Nos Castle is the jewel in the crown of the Brecon Beacons National Park; its grade-one listed Opera House is a must to visit.
Kite Country
Kite Country invites you to visit Mid Wales to discover the Red Kite, and other wildlife, in their own natural environment, without disturbing or endangering any of these species.
Montgomery Canal Cruises
The Montgomery Canal runs for 33 miles from Welsh Frankton in Shropshire to Newtown in Powys. Our base at WelshpoolBuilt between 1792 and 1821 it was abandoned in 1944. Restoration commenced in 1969 and continues today under the organisation of the Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust.
National Showcaves Centre Wales
A great day out below ground in its award-winning Showcaves. A fascinating insight into the natural phenomena of cave formation. The caves at Dan yr Ogof are made of carboniferous limestone, formed some 315 million years ago.
Powys Castle
Powys Castle
Radnorshire Museum
The Radnorshire Museum, part of Powys County Council Museum Service, can be found in the centre of Llandrindod Wells, holds artefacts relating to the former county of Radnorshire and is housed in the old Carnegie Library.
Red Kite Feeding Station
Red Kites like you've probably never seen them before, and an exhibition of wildlife-friendly farming.
The Judge's Lodging Museum
The Judge's Lodging Museum
The National Cycle Museum
The National Cycle Museum, Llandrindod Wells
The Robert Owen Museum
The Robert Owen Museum
Tretower Castle
Tretower Castle, Crickhowell
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Enjoy a ride on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway and experience the stunning views of the Mid Wales countryside. The railway was built in the opening years of the 20th Century, opening in 1903 to link the rural communities to the market town of Welshpool. The gauge of 2 foot 6 inches allowed for tight curves and steep gradients following the contours of the countryside.
