

History & Culture
ITINERARIES
If experiencing the culture of the area is more your bag, we've got some cracking suggestions for you
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

Easy
The Museum Of Modern Art (MOMA) Machynlleth, Heol Pen'Rallt, Machynlleth SY20 8AJ, UK
Travel Time
7 min
Approx Price
Free
Machynlleth Museum of Modern Art
MOMA
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
Fantastic selection of local artists and also ones from further afield. Also MOMA often runs arts and music events

Intermediate
Castell y Bere, Llanfihangel-y-pennant, Tywyn LL36 9TR, UK
Travel Time
18 min
Approx Price
Free
Cadw
Castel y Bere
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
Our favourite. At the foot of Cader Idris, Castell y Bere was Built by Welsh ruler Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) construction began in 1221.
The sophisticated entrance featuring two gatehouses with drawbridges was extremely advanced for its time.

Easy
Cymer Abbey, Dolgellau LL40 2HE, UK
Travel Time
20 min
Approx Price
Free
Cadw
Ruins of Cymer Abbey
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
Cistercian monks were more than religious men. Worldly Cistercians were also pioneering sheep farmers and some of the first rural entrepreneurs. Their network of abbeys included Cymer, idyllically set at the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary.

Easy
67-69 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth SY20 8EE, UK
Travel Time
11 min
Approx Price
Free
Canolfan & Senedd-dŷ Owain Glyndŵr
Owain Glyndwr's Parliament
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
Open for visitors 10.30a.m and 3.30p.m on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

Easy
Talyllyn Railway - Tywyn Wharf Railway Station, Wharf Station, Neptune Rd, Tywyn LL36 9EY
Travel Time
20 min
Approx Price
£25
Talyllyn Railway
Talyllyn Steam Train
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
Tywyn is the main station however Nant Gwernol is closer to The Old Vicarage and certain ticket types allow you to join from there. Journey is 2.5 hours

Easy
Centre for Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth SY20 9AZ
Travel Time
5 min
Approx Price
Free
Centre for Alternative Technology
Centre for Alt Tech
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
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

Easy
Portmeirion
Portmeirion Village
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
A picturesque journey north either by car or by train from Machynlleth station to this pretty village. Gets busy in summer, weekdays are best.

Easy
Various
Antique Shops
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
There are many antique shops in Machynlleth. Start with Emporium Antiques and go from there

Easy
Machynlleth Street Market
Machynlleth Street Market
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
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.

Easy
Penrhyndeudraeth LL48 6LF, UK
Travel Time
40 min
Approx Price
free
Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber
Neolithic Burial Chamber
Kirsty & Gareth's recommendation:
Neighbouring tombs built several generations apart. Located on a hillside overlooking Cardigan Bay