Machinations

Enjoy a great day out at this unique visitor centre in mid-Wales. Open All Year from 9.30 - 4.30  and until 5 pm in the holiday season. We have something for everyone whatever your age, interest or need.

We are the only permanent exhibition of contemporary Automata (mechanical moving models) in the UK.

Our hands-on interactive moving model characters spin, whirl or bob up and down with fascinating mechanisms displaying cogs, cams and levers - an infinite variety of movement.

The friendly staff in our open plan cafe will serve you great home made meals and snacks, give you local information, sympathy for the travel weary and a general hearty welcome.

There is a painting table permanently set up for children and a basket of toys too so plenty to entertain the young ones while the older generation enjoy tea.

We also have a shop with unusual gifts and toys for all ages.

There is our rabbit village that provides endless entertainment, watch them from the cafe window or go out to feed and stroke them.

 We  have a Play Barn too! Big  play area with climbing equipment, slide, soft area for little ones, bouncy balls, large and small. Entry is £3.75 for 2 yrs and over, £2.50 for 1 to 2yrs  and under 1's are free.

We are surrounded by beautiful countryside and welcome walkers, cyclists and motorcyclists as we are ideally situated close to cycling and walking routes including the famous 'Glyndwr's Way'.

Pop in on your way to the coast, plan a visit as a special day for all the family, or simply have a welcome break on your journey.

 Party bookings available all year round. Why not call us and see what we can offer.