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MACHYNLLETH:
Machynlleth is better known for being the first capital of a free Wales, with Owain Glyndwr holding his first parliament there in 1404. Today at the Owain Glyndwr Centre housed in a house built on the site of the original parliament there are exhibitions and displays about the life and achievments of the prince. Opposite the paliament house stands Plas Machynlleth built by the Marquess of Londonderry, who also built the clock tower in the centre of the town. This is now the site of the Celtica Experience which follows the history of the Celts over the last three thousand years - it has interactive exhibitions, audiovisual tours and several exhibits which are all family-friendly.

In the middle of town stands Y Tabrnacl which is the home of the Wales Museum of Modern Art and hosts an ongoing programme of temporary exhibitions ncluding some from its own collection.

Machynlleth is a natural stopping point fro north-south travellers in Wales and has plenty of cafes and restaurants to satisfy every palate - and there is a distinct 'green' feeling to much of the shops in the town.

This eco-friendy atmosphere is underlined by the Centre For Alternative Tachnology a few miles outside Machynlleth - this is a working and practical example of how the resources of the natural world can be harnessed ina an effective way. The centre is well worth a visit because it combines education with a good appreciation of fun and entertainment.