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Centre For Alternative Technology

Enter CAT via the Cliff Railway
Nestled in the stunning UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere in Mid Wales, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre that research and supports greener ways of living. CAT is open for courses, special events, group visit.

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Get in touch

Location:
Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ
Telephone:
01654 705950
Email:
visit@cat.org.uk
Website:
https://www.cat.org.uk/

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Facilities

  • Accessibility Facilities
  • Business Facilities
  • Cater For Groups
  • Children Welcome
  • EV-Chargers (on site)
  • Mobility Accessibility Facilities
  • Pets Accepted

Features

  • Dark Skies

Take a look around

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Sustainability displays aimed at all ages
Sustainability displays aimed at all ages
Machynlleth
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Arrive in style
Arrive in style
Machynlleth
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Free tours run twice daily throughout the summer
Free tours run twice daily throughout the summer
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Family activities run every school holiday
Family activities run every school holiday
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CAT Vegetarian Cafe
CAT Vegetarian Cafe
Machynlleth
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Organic gardens and thriving biodiversity
Organic gardens and thriving biodiversity
Machynlleth
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Adventure playground - essential ingredient
Adventure playground - essential ingredient
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About Centre For Alternative Technology

CAT is open for courses, special events, group visits and Graduate School of the Environment students, but is unfortunately not currently open to day visitors.

Nestled in the stunning UNESCO 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. Discover a hidden world, packed full of working examples of renewable energy, beautiful organic gardens, experimental green buildings and sustainably managed woodland habitats.

Entertain the whole family
Entertain the whole family

Whether you’re coming with a school, college or university, as a team away day, or as a community group that’s working to create change, CAT is the perfect place to visit as a group.
CAT is fully equipped for a unique and inspiring group visit – with 24 acres of gardens, woodlands and displays and experts in a wide variety of sustainable solutions. Choose from a range of workshops, talks and tours, which we can tailor to suit your group.

– Britain’s leading eco-centre

– On-site 4* group accommodation

– Full catering packages available from CAT's fully vegetarian cafe

– Free entry for coach drivers/tour guides

– Free car or coach parking

– Dedicated group visits team

– Fully accessible visitor centre, conference facilities and accommodation.

Find out more at www.cat.org.uk.

Location

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