The only permanent exhibition of contemporary Automata in the UK. The interactive models move with a variety of fascinating mechanisms.
Meeting room(s)
Free parking on premises
Cycle hire
The Centre for Alternative Technology aims to inspire, inform and enable people to explore new ways of living. Visit the CAT website
The quieter area of southern Eryri (Snowdonia), with fewer tourists, is absolutely beautiful and a great place for walking. The hostel is on the slope of Cader Idris, so there's plenty of mountainous...
Bring your bikes and visit Nant-yr-Arian for the ultimate mountain biking experience. Try low level for beginners or feel the adrenalin pumping through your body on a more difficult route.
Visit the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre at Aberdyfi and find out what makes this area special as well as how you can visit sustainably. Information centres are also located in...
Rise and fall with the countryside on quiet lanes and exciting downhill sprints in this stunning area. Try one of the ride with GPS routes that we've created.
Coed-y-Brenin is a mountain biking mecca set amongst mountains and forests of southern Eryri (Snowdonia). There are also fantastic walks, a visitor centre, a high ropes course, and opportunities to go...
Mountain biking enthusiasts will have heard all about Coed-y-Brenin. Approx 15 minutes from the hostel and run by the Forestry Commission, it's the mountain bike mecca of Wales. Bike hire is available...
There's a training area above Barmouth, known as 'The Slabs'. Local firms offer instructor led courses and equipment hire. The area is suitable for all levels and abilities including the most...
Cycle down the coastal roads and round the Dovey estuary. There are loads of minor roads around Borth and into the foothills of Plynlymon Fawr to explore. There's also excellent cycling around the...
YHA Borth is just 20 metres from a four mile beach, so windsurfing, kite surfing and surfing are all available right on the doorstep.