About Centre for Alternative Technology
Explore interactive exhibits on sustainable living and green energy in a scenic former quarry, complete with outdoor play areas, hillside railway and family-friendly facilities including a café.
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A fantastic day out for the family. Lots to see and quite a few interactive areas. CAT does a very good job of explaining how we can live sustainably and how various technologies work. Very educational and done in way that is entertaining for all age groups. We also had lunch at their canteen and the food was very good. They only have vegetarian options but the pies we tried were very tasty. The site is actually larger that we originally thought but is very well laid out with toilets dotted around, really handy if you have kids.
· via Google
Eco-building or enhancing? CAT is a great information resource, also for sustainable living and food production. Our early March visit was during the off-season, meaning that we were virtually alone for the duration of both the site visit, and rather wonderful quarry walk. Come, and be educated.
· via Google
I like to stay at CAT when I am traveling back to Berkshire from N. Wales as it breaks up the trip, and gives me a nice break in a serene setting. Sadly due to funding crisis, the sustainable technology exhibits are not really a thing any more, but it's great for B&B. The food is good and staff are lovely. They also offer courses in Sustainability, Ecology and other environmental education.
· via Google
Great interesting place to visit if you are like minded. I found out that I can wee on my compost!! Great food in the cafe, friendly staff. Was raining when we went. But still managed to spend 5 hours there and could have spent longer. The children's activities were great. I also joined in. Lots for kids to do, lots of paths etc to explore, the mole hole was good. Very impressed with their shop, lots of eco products and reasonably priced gifts. The funicular railway was great. Very inspirational place. Adventure playground for kids.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, SY20 9AZ Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.1 / 5 (150 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Machynlleth