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Mid Wales - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
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We know that not all the
attractions in Mid Wales are listed. Please help us
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KING ARTHUR'S LABYRINTH
Corris Craft
Centre, Corris,
Machynlleth,
Powys, SY20 9RF
Tel: 01654 761584 Fax:
01654 761575
E-mail:
info@kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk
Web:
www.kingarthurslabyrinth.com
Open until 2nd
November 2008
2008 prices are
Adult: £6.50,
Child £4.65,
Senior: £5.85
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An exciting
underground adventure unfolds as you sail along
a subterranean river deep into the spectacular
caverns of the Labyrinth and far into the past…
into a world of myths, legends and storytelling.
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As you explore the
dramatic caverns of the Labyrinth, tales of King
Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends unfold
with stunning sound and light effects.
Stories of dragons, of
giants, of battles and more… fascinating for all
ages!
For further details on our attraction near
Machynlleth, Mid Wales see our website.
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LLANDRINDOD WELLS VICTORIAN
FESTIVAL
Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival Office,
Wadham House, Middleton Street, Llandrindod
Wells, Powys, LD1 5DG
Tel: 01597 823441
E-mail:
info@victorianfestival.co.uk
Web site:
www.victorianfestival.co.uk
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This popular Festival is going from strength to
strength and has now become one of the premiere
Victorian festivals in Britain today.
The Mid
Wales spa town of Llandrindod Wells celebrates
its Victorian past.
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The festival includes over
300 events to include street theatre, walks,
talks, drama, exhibitions, musicals, plays and
music - most of which provide a Victorian
flavour.
At the end of the 9 days, the
proceedings are closed in the grandest of
manners with the moving torchlight procession
and fireworks display over the Lake - a
spectacle not to be missed!
For further details on Llandrindod Wells
Victorian Festival, Mid Wales see our website.
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BLEDDFA: Centre for the
Creative Spirit
Old School Gallery, Bleddfa, Knighton, Powys,
LD7 1PA
Tel: 01547 550377
Fax: 01547 550370
E-mail us
Web:
www.bleddfacentre.com
Season runs: Late March to end of December.
The Bleddfa Centre, run
as a charitable trust, is set in the Radnorshire
hills on the Welsh Borders, a short distance
Knighton and within easy reach of Hereford,
Shrewsbury and Ludlow. It offers a hospitable
environment for a series of unique workshops,
exhibitions, musical and other events, designed
to bring together spirituality and the creative
arts.
A Programme of Events is
available from the Centre's website and the
Trustees also offer facilities in the converted
Hall Barn for independent workshops, meetings
and conferences. Please enquire for further
details, opening times and costs. Alternatively
see our website for further details on our art
gallery near Powys, Mid Wales.
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The Centre for Alternative
Technology
Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth,
Powys, SY20 9AZ
Tel: 01654 705950
E-mail:
information@cat.org.uk
A water-balanced cliff railway (operating from
Easter through October), offers a dramatic
entrance to CAT's seven acre display site. The
Centre is run largely on home-grown renewable
electricity and displays include solar, wind and
water power. Environmental building, organic
growing, pest and weed control and composting
are also well represented. The children,
meanwhile, will be at the hands-on displays,
from the wave tank to the water and solar pumps.
That's if you can move them on from the animals
and the adventure playground and haven't lost
them in the Transport Maze! Megan the Mole is
always a big hit, too. Her underground
'Mole-Hole' offers an intriguing taste of life
in the soil. The Shop has a unique range of
books and products and the cafeteria restaurant
offers tasty vegetarian lunches and
refreshments. CAT is inspiring, informative and
fun. You'll be amazed at how nature has
reclaimed this former slate quarry, transforming
it into a truly beautiful place.
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MOUNT SEVERN ACTIVITY CENTRE
Mount Severn, Glan-y-Nant, Llanidloes, Powys,
SY18 6PQ
Tel/Fax: 01686 412344
E-mail:
info@mountsevern.co.uk
Web:
www.mountsevern.co.uk
Active holidays for
active families, including single parent. Full
weeks in summer and 4-day breaks during half
term. Our accommodation is a Grade II listed
country residence, situated in 14 acres of
woodland, with the River Severn running through
the grounds.
Rated 4* activity centre by
the Wales Tourist Board. We provide a full
programme of outdoor activities supervised by
our highly qualified team of instructors. We
also provide active w/e breaks for groups
throughout the year.
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Aberystwyth Ramblers
Aberystwyth, SY23 2AG
Tel: 01970 612674
Local Ramblers' Association hosts a walk
(weekly) details of which can be found on the
car park notice board of the Somerfield
supermarket, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth.
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Hafod Estate
Cwm Ystwyth, near Aberystwyth.
Tel: 01974 282568 (Estate Office)
or contact Laura at Pentir Pumlumon on
01974 282581
Web:
www.hafod.org
A late 18th Century, landscaped estate, set in
stunning natural scenery of hills, woods and
waterfalls. Five waymarked walks of varying
length and difficulty follow historic routes
around the Ystwyth Valley. Start at the car park
near the Hafod Church, where a guide leaflet is
available. Come and join us for a walk in the
company of an expert guide - contact us for
dates. Cost £3.00 per adult Car parking is free.
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Blaenmelindwr Trail
Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion
Tel: 01970 890500
Stunning panoramic view views are on offer on
this five and a half mile walk that begins where
it ends at the Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor
Centre.
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Bodcoll and Mynach River
Walk
Lisburne House, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion, SY23 2AG
Tel: 01970 612125
Spectacular waterfalls and hill ranges are on
offer on the Bodcoll and Mynach river walk.
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Brecon Beacons
7 Glamorgan Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7DP
Tel: 01874 624437
Starting at Brecon Cathedral, it’s an uphill
hike to Pen y Crug, occupied by the ramparts and
ditches of an Iron Age hill-fort. Downhill all
the Into the Usk Valley where evidence of Roman
occupation can still be found, before returning
to the River Usk, near the town centre via
country lanes and scenic bridlepaths.
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Constitution Hill & Parc
Natur Penglais
Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY20 9DP
Tel: 01970 612125
A three mile walk that takes in the scenic
coastline and woodlands of Aberystwyth.
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Dolgellau Town Trail
Ty Meirion, Eldon Square, Dolgellau, Gwynedd,
LL40 1PU
Tel: 01341 422888
Uncover Dolgellau's history through its
irregular streets and buildings.
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Dylan Thomas Trail
Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay,
Dyfed, SA45 9NR
Tel: 01545 561460
E-mail:
menterceinewydd@freenetname.co.uk
Be inspired by the same surroundings that moved
this famous Welsh poet to produce some of his
most loved works.
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Lake Vyrnwy Estates
Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0LY
Tel: 01691 870278
Glyndwr Way, a 128 mile, long distance path
connects Lake Vyrnwy to Lyn Clwedog.
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Nant Yr Arian Trail
Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion, SY23 3AD
Tel: 01970 890694
This one and half mile route through
heather-coated hills and cool woodland, is ideal
environment for the bird-watching enthusiast
(buzzards, ravens and the rare Red Kite).
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New Quay to Cwmtudu Walk
Ceredigion, SA45 9NZ
Tel: 01545 570602
Discover secret bays, only accessible from the
sea on this spectacular 4 mile walk (views of
Cardigan Bay, Lleyn Peninsula and Bardsey
Island).
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Offa's Dyke Path National
Trail
West Street, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN
Tel: 01547 528753
E-mail:
oda@offasdyke.demon.co.uk
Web:
www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk
One of Britain's National Trails, which runs
from Sedbury, near Chepstow, to Prestatyn. 177
miles in length, the trail provides the perfect
opportunity to witness the spectacular and
variety of the Welsh countryside.
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Pentir Pumlumon
Lisburne House, Pontrhydygroes, Ystrad Meurig,
Dyfed, SY25 6DQ
Tel: 01974 282581
E-mail:
mail@pumlumon.org.uk
Web:
www.pumlumon.org.uk
Walk through the cool interior of the Hafod
Forest, or scale the heights of Plynlimon
Mountain (Five Peaks).
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Riverside / Birchgrove
Walk
Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion, SY23 3AD
Tel: 01970 890694
Enjoy two relaxing walks. Riverside Walk -one
and a quarter miles of woodland and flowing
waters and Birchgrove Walk – two miles of
hillside views, wooded areas and the site of an
ancient fort, Allt-Fedw.
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Ystwyth Forest Walks
Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion, SY23 3AD
Tel: 01970 890694
Three trails of diversifying lengths mixed
woodlands with stunning views over the Rheidol
Valley.
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THE ANIMALARIUM
Borth, near Aberystwyth, SY24 5NA
Tel: 01970 871224
Web:
www.animalarium.co.uk
Open all year, 7 days a week. Summer:
10am - 6pm. Winter: 11am - 4pm
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One of the Star
Attractions of Mid Wales with a Wales Tourist
Board seal of approval, the Animalarium is a
collection of exotic and domestic
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Visitors can see all the animals
at close quarters, breeding colonies of monkeys,
marmosets, lemurs, Geoffroy's cats, leopards,
ocelots, wallabies, rheas and other birds in
large aviaries. Pony rides available twice daily
from Easter to September.
There is also a petting
barn with domestic, pet and farm animals,
including miniature pigs and goats, rabbits,
guinea pigs and more. Then there is the fruit
bat cave, the exotic insects and reptiles such
as crocodiles, large Iguana and many species and
sizes of snake. A reptile encounter is held
twice daily when you may touch and handle a
snake.
Many exhibits are under cover and the Animalarium, which is close to the beach, also
has a picnic area, free car park, outdoor
playground and indoor ball pool, toilets,
souvenir shop and café. It is wheelchair
friendly, with concrete paths to all exhibits,
and a toilet for the disabled.
For further details on this star attraction near
Aberystwyth, Mid Wales see our website.
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The Welsh Wildlife Centre
Cilgerran, Cardigan, SA43 2TB
Tel: 01239 621600
E-mail:
information@wtsww.cix.co.uk
Web:
www.wildlifetrust.org.uk
Located just outside the town of Cardigan, you
come to the entry drive which will take you to
the heart of this 264 acre wildlife nature
reserve, which carries national and
international designations of conservation
importance. The reserve is home to many species
of wildlife and the many, high-quality,
all-ability and varied trails will take you
amongst the natural habitats of otters, badgers,
water voles and many other mammals.
Watch out for the wide variety of birds that
live at and visit the reserve, from Cetti's
warbler, kingfisher, marsh harrier, red kite, a
huge range of geese, waders and ducks to the
buzzards that prey overhead. Various butterflies
can be seen flitting through the meadows,
reedbeds, marshes and woods amidst the beauty of
wild flowers, making this a wildlife experience
that you will never forget.
The Award-winning Centre is the informative and
pro-active hub of the reserve and brings
wildlife conservation straight up to the 21st
century with its different displays, exhibits
and modules to explain and enhance your visit.
Marvel at life in an otter holt by means of the
micro-camera link direct to the Centre. Relax
and enjoy the views from the Nuthatch Tea-rooms
which provide refreshments, snacks and full
meals in a panoramic setting. You will even see
where the badgers come out at night to have
their dinner, just outside the Visitor Centre.
Our friendly and informed staff are on hand to
ensure that you get the most out of your
wildlife experience and the Otters' Holt Gift
Shop is open for your gifts and souvenirs of a
memorable day. There is plenty to do for all
ages. Try your hand as an underwater detective
by Pond-dipping; take part in the many Discovery
Trails and Scavenger Hunts; let the children
play at our Wildlife Adventure Playground or
just stroll around the maze of varied trails and
watch nature come alive all around you.
All-ability access and facilities, including a
lift to all floors of the Visitor Centre and
wheelchair loan, whilst on the reserve.
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CARDIGAN ISLAND COASTAL FARM
PARK
Clyn-yr-Ynys, Gwbert, Cardigan, SA43 1PR
Tel: 01239 612196
Web site:
www.cardiganisland.com
Open March 20th to
October 29th 2006, inclusive.
Admission: 14 yrs and over £3.50. 2yrs - 13yrs
£2.50. Free under 2yrs.
Located on stunningly
scenic headland overlooking Cardigan Island,
which is just 200 yards off-shore. A colony of
Atlantic grey seals breed in the many caves
below the cliffs of Cardigan Island Farm Park
and can be seen almost every day.
Cardigan Bay
is home to the only resident population of
bottle-nosed Dolphins in English and Welsh
waters. They are frequent visitors to this part
of the coast, especially during calm weather,
when they come closer to the shore. Dolphins can
often be seen clearly from the Farm Park. They
provide an unforgettable sight, as they leap
high out of the water. There are a variety of
friendly farm animals, some of which can be fed
by hand. There are goats, sheep, Shetland and
Welsh Mountain Ponies, rare breed cattle, pigs,
ducks, geese and chickens, plus llama,
wallabies, emus and rheas from far-off lands.
Rare Choughs, now disappeared from England can
be seen here. Adventure playground and sand-pit.
Please
view website for further details.
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Felinwynt Rainforest
Centre
Felinwynt, Cardigan, SA43 1RT
Tel: 01239 810250 Fax:
01239 810465
E-mail:
dandjdevereux@btinternet.com
Felinwynt Rainforest Centre has become one of
Ceredigion's chief attractions with thousands of
visitors every year. The highlight of any visit
is the mini-rainforest created by owner John
Devereux. Wander through a jungle among tropical
plants, exotic butterflies, waterfalls, pools
and fish, with the soothing sounds of the
Peruvian Rainforest. The video room shows films
of rainforests and butterflies. The exhibition
is based on the Tambopata Reserve, where John
spent 3 months in 1996. The gift shop is well
stocked with everything from local made
preserves to Peruvian jewellery. Relax in the
tea room with freshly made tea and homemade
cakes. Everyone made welcome.
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