Local Sustainable Crafts
ITINERARIES
Machynlleth is a hub for 'alternative' lifestyles. There are local artists, crafters and artisans practicing sustainable or traditional techniques
Here at The Old Vicarage B&B we also partner with a number of local businesses to bring you private activities as 'Bolt-on's' to your existing booking, or special discounted experience holiday stays,
We are always happy to create personlised itineraries, so if theres a particular theme you'd like suggestions on, just ask us at breakfast and we'll happily print you off a list in the same format
Where can I go to buy handmade crafts or gifts in Snowdonia? Our favourites are Tymhorau in Machynlleth and the Corris Craft Centre, keep scrolling for more ideas and details.
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SHOP 17 Heol Maengwyn , Machynlleth, United Kingdom
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7 min
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Tymhorau Dyfi
Tymhorau Dyfi
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Small shop dedicated to selling and championing small local independant businesses offering sustainable products
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The Museum Of Modern Art (MOMA) Machynlleth, Heol Pen'Rallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ, UK
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7 min
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Free
Machynlleth Museum of Modern Art
MOMA
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Fantastic selection of local artists and also ones from further afield. Also MOMA often runs arts and music events
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19 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, UK
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7 min
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Hand crafted shoes
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Exquisitely made, individually crafted shoes.
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Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth SY20 9RF
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2 min
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Corris Craft Centre
Corris Crafts
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Crafts from local artists and creators. Also home to award winning micro dysillery Dyfi Gin
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Idris Stores, Bridge St, Corris, Machynlleth SY20 9SP
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1 min
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Idris Stores
Idris Stores
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Not just the local store in Corris village, Idris Stores is infamous in the walking and MTB communities and also stocks lots of local crafts
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37 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, UK
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7 min
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The Little Laura Ashley House, Machynlleth
The Little Laura Ashley House
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Linda runs the beautiful little property, Gwalia House, which was Laura and Bernard Ashleys first home. Linda sells luxurious hot chocolate from the front room with special displays and a shop of vintage Laura Ashley and other high quality vintage clothing. Linda regularly tours Europe to bring high quality vintage finds to the shop so you are sure to find a special piece or two to take home. Check out their instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlelauraashleyhouse/. Walk too quickly and you may miss this tiny little house, look for the blue fronted property on Mach high street, Gwalia House.
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Centre for Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth SY20 9AZ
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5 min
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Free
Centre for Alternative Technology
Centre for Alt Tech
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
The centre focused on sustainable living practices. They offer day courses and theres some nice walks to take in the location. Cafe is present in the central building. Courses on woodland management, basket weaving and even how to make a compost toilet
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Provided Once Booked
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20 min
Approx Price
£150
Forge Ways
Forge Ways
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Forge Ways is dedicated to providing a variety of workshops and hand made items in the beautiful Dyfi Valley. Head to the link to see the bolt-on courses you can add to an existing booking.
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Elin Angharad Leather Crafts
Elin Angharad
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Beautiful handmade leather items, made by Elin, who recently opened her first shop on Machynlleth high street. Elin's work has also been commissioned for pieces in Michelin starred restaurant Ynyshir (10 min outside of Mach) and Gwen, also on the high street.
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Machynlleth Street Market
Machynlleth Street Market
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
Every Wednesday from 9AM there is a street market in Mach. Aside from fruit and veg theres also craft stands. Depending on the time of year it can get very busy. Park in the Rugby Club carpark.
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Meirion Mill, Machynlleth SY20 9LS, UK
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20 min
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Meirion Mill
Meirion Mill
Kirsty & Gareth recommend:
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