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When it's Raining

ITINERARIES

It rains a bit in Wales.... here are some ideas of things to do in Corris, Southern Snowdonia and mid Wales, when it's raining.

Here at The Old Vicarage B&B, 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

What is there to do when it rains in Snowdonia? Why not try Zip World, MOMA, Dyfi Osprey Project, Corris Caverns, King Arthurs Labyrinth, Talyllyn steam train or ride the coastal train to see all the sights from the comfort of the carriage. Keep scrolling for details.

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Easy

Dyfi Osprey Project, Machynlleth, UK

Travel Time

15 min

Approx Price

£15

Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve

Dyfi Osprey Project

Comments

Guest favourite. The annual osprey breeding is the talk of the area. We even named a room after one of our osprey girls... Great option also if it's raining as theres a visitors centre and then a short walk to the hide. The walk route is exposed but the viewing hide and shop are enclosed.

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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

Comments

Fantastic selection of local artists and also ones from further afield. Also MOMA often runs arts and music events

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Easy

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth SY20 9RF

Travel Time

2 min

Approx Price

Var.

Corris Craft Centre

Corris Crafts

Comments

Crafts from local artists and creators. Also home to award winning micro dysillery Dyfi Gin

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Easy

Machynlleth Station, 3 Ffordd Mynydd Griffiths, Machynlleth SY20 8DD, UK

Travel Time

7 min

Approx Price

£17

Cambrian Coastal Line

Coastal train

Comments

Pick the train up at Machynlleth station and follow the coast as far north as you'd like. Plenty of great stops on the way, like Aberdyfi, Barmouth, Harlech etc

Owain Glyndwr History wales snowdonia culture b&b near guest house

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

Comments

Open for visitors 10.30a.m and 3.30p.m on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

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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

Comments

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

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Easy

20 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth SY20 8DT, UK

Travel Time

7 min

Approx Price

Free

Various

Antique Shops

Comments

There are many antique shops in Machynlleth. Start with Emporium Antiques and go from there

king arthurs labyrinth

Easy

King Arthur's Labyrinth, Corris, Machynlleth, UK

Travel Time

2 min

Approx Price

£17

Corris Caverns

King Arthurs Labyrinth

Comments

King Arthur's Labyrinth is an underground attraction set in an old Welsh slate mine, it's exciting and enjoyable. You board an underground boat and sail deep beneath the mountain behind The Old Vicarage and through the magical veil of a waterfall which sweeps you back into the mists of time. Guided by a Dark Age Boatman you'll walk through the vast underground caverns and winding tunnels of the Labyrinth to find ancient stories from Wales.

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Easy

Corris Mine Explorers, Corris Craft Centre, A487 Road, Corris, Machynlleth SY20 9RF, UK

Travel Time

1 min

Approx Price

£20

Corris Mine Explorers

Abandoned Mines

Comments

Award winning mine tours are located in the hill behind The Vicarage. Head out with 'Moley' Mark and the team. Let them know you are staying at the vicarage and they'll tell you about how the mines were integral in the history of the property

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Easy

Zip World Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3NB, UK

Travel Time

50 min

Approx Price

£60

Zip World

Zip Lining

Comments

Worlds fastest zipline here in Snowdonia. Over multiple locations, the closest is at Blennau. They also have other fun activities like underground trampolines and neon crazy golf

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Easy

Meirion Mill, Machynlleth SY20 9LS, UK

Travel Time

20 min

Approx Price

Var.

Meirion Mill

Meirion Mill

Comments

Looking for a Welsh blanket to take home?

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