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8 Best Activities In Machynlleth
Almost everything on this list happens at Corris. Five of Machynlleth's eight entries carry the name, covering a railway, a craft centre, a mine and an underground labyrinth, and together they make an unusually coherent day out for a town this size.
King Arthurs Labyrinth is the one small children remember. Corris Mine Explorers is for the older, braver ones.
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AdventureCorris Mine Explorers
SightseeingCorris Caverns - Dragons, Caverns, Crafts &... Gin
SightseeingCorris Railway
AdventureKing Arthurs Labyrinth
Activity CentresCorris Craft Centre
SightseeingCentre for Alternative Technology
Swimming PoolsBro Ddyfi Leisure Centre
SightseeingGlyndwrs Way National Trail
3 more within 10 miles of Machynlleth
Seven entries out of eight offer shelter, a good deal of it underground, which makes Machynlleth an unusually solid bet in Welsh weather. Take a jumper regardless, because it is cold below ground whatever the month.
Visiting Machynlleth with kids: FAQs
What is there to do underground near Machynlleth?
Two listings take you below the surface properly. Corris Mine Explorers is the serious one and suits older children who like the idea of a hard hat and a head torch, so check minimum ages before booking anything. King Arthurs Labyrinth is the gentler version and works for much younger children. Corris Caverns - Dragons, Caverns, Crafts &... Gin is the third in that cluster, part underground and part open air.
Is the Centre for Alternative Technology suitable for children?
Centre for Alternative Technology mixes buildings with grounds, so it copes with mixed weather better than most of what is here. It rewards children who want to press things and ask why, and it works considerably less well for anyone hoping for a ride. Give it most of an afternoon rather than an hour, and expect a fair amount of walking around the site itself.
Anything for a day when nobody wants to go underground?
Glyndwrs Way National Trail is the outdoor option, and as with any long-distance path the trick with children is picking a short section and turning back before anyone notices. Corris Craft Centre is a free-entry site with workshops indoors and space outside, which makes it a low-commitment stop. Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre covers swimming for the day the weather beats everybody.