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The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Machynlleth, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Machynlleth, United Kingdom including Falconry Experience Wales, Dyfi Osprey Project, Ynys Hir Wildlife Reserve, MOMA Machynlleth, Machynlleth Town Clock, Dyfi Furnace, Centre for Alternative Technology.
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1. Falconry Experience Wales
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 271 reviews
By Appointment Only
2. Dyfi Osprey Project
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By Val104 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Touring Wales towards Machynlleth, we spotted a large board advertising the Observatory and Cors Dyfi Reserve. The sign of a wild Osprey caught our eyes at the entrance. We had not known of this place until now, so could not resist seeing it for ourselves. We had no idea if this was a few minutes or needed longer to see. At least an hour needed. There is a large car park and a new toilet block at the very start of it, to the right of the entrance. There are no other toilets for the public. To the right is a small cabin selling snacks, drinks and good cakes. Tables, benches with umbrellas all outside, no tables inside. The entrance tickets are purchased from the left hand cabin, selling marvellous photos on cards and souvenirs of the Osprey. We were given then a good map of the place showing the boardwalks built across the marshes to various hides to climb up to or in. Signs are displayed along the picturesque new walkways depicting the various plants, buffalo, wildlife etc. Mountains tower in the background of this wonderful walk. At the very end the huge hide has panoramic views and expensive equipment to look through to see the baby Osprey birds in their nests. Some people had been lucky enough to watch the mother Osprey bringing back a huge trout , dropping it into the nest. The cabin entrance has large screens to see close up photographs and live filming. All the staff were so helpful, cheerful and informative and enthusiastic making this a very happy and memorable morning.
3. Ynys Hir Wildlife Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By 32debbier - Leeds, United Kingdom
The staff here have worked hard to ensure the reserve can maintain social distancing. One way systems have been put in place in order to enable you to explore the whole of the reserve whilst still social distancing. Two separate loops mean that you can choose a short or long walk. We did not see a lot of bird life but the walk takes you through a lot of different habitat, including ponds where dragonflies breed. I can imagine at the right time of year this would be a great place to see waders, there were a lot of geese around even now. The views across the estuary to Snowdonia are stunning. This may be your best chance to see osprey, which can be seen flying along the estuary sometimes, given that the osprey project is currently closed to visitors.
4. MOMA Machynlleth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
The Tabernacle was converted in the mid-1980s from a Wesleyan chapel into a centre for the performing arts. Since then MOMA Machynlleth has grown up alongside it in seven beautiful exhibition spaces. Throughout the year MOMA Machynlleth shows Modern Welsh Art, featuring leading artists from Wales, works from the growing Tabernacle Collection, and in August selected entries from the Tabernacle Art Competition. Many of the works of art are for sale.
Reviewed By lindyn2018
This excellently designed art gallery is a real find in the quiet market town of Machynlleth. Just a few doors down from an excellent bookshop, and a new photographic gallery, it always has fabulous work on show, as well as the permanent exhibition of work. There is a round gallery used for displaying sculpture, as well as a number of rooms devoted to paintings and sketches. The reception area houses exhibitions of local artists which can be purchased as well as cards and books, and is staffed by volunteers who are very happy to chat about the gallery. Well worth a visit if you are touring the area. Good disabled access to the rear, and a lift to carry wheelchairs between floors.
5. Machynlleth Town Clock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By nfriesen1 - Winnipeg, Canada
A beautiful historic clock tower in the town centre of Machynlleth. Great architecture and worth a quick stop to check it out.
6. Dyfi Furnace
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
What a fabulous building. Lovely free bit of Welsh history. Old water wheel, very impressive .There is a waterfall just a little up from the water mill. A really beautiful an interesting place. Parking is limited but worth stopping to enjoy the area with some great photo opportunities. Well signposted and good information boards .Enjoy!
7. Centre for Alternative Technology
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 536 reviews
Nestled in the stunning Dyfi Biosphere in Mid Wales, The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre that demonstrates practical solutions for a sustainable future. Arrive in style - Take one of Europe’s steepest water-balanced cliff railways up to the visitor centre and discover a hidden world, packed full of working examples of renewable energy, beautiful organic gardens, experimental green buildings and sustainably managed woodland habitats. With plenty to see and do, CAT is a great place for the kids! Run off extra energy in the eco-adventure playground, discover a world of green living on family-friendly trails and scavenger hunts or come during the school holidays for a fun-packed programme of family activities, shows and workshops. With free tours running every day, a shop full of eco gift ideas and tasty treats or hearty lunches in CAT’s vegetarian café, CAT has everything you need for a great day out. You can even bring your family dog!
Reviewed By FBList
CAT is a wonderful place full of engaging activiities, informative and wonderfully kept buildings as well as having a pleasing walk with stunning views of mid west Wales. In a world where we need to consider how to be greener, CAT is a definite must see.
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