Machynlleth in Powys, Wales is a compact market town set beside the River Dyfi on the Dyfi estuary, at the western edge of Snowdonia and the Cambrian hills. Its historic square, railway link and narrow streets make it a useful base for exploring the estuary and surrounding uplands, with a mix of independent shops, cafes and seasonal visitors.
The town is famous for hosting Owain Glyndŵr’s parliament in 1404 and often styles itself the ancient capital of Wales; culturally it also welcomes the annual Machynlleth Festival and has a notable alternative-technology and renewable-energy presence thanks to the nearby Centre for Alternative Technology. The local economy blends tourism, farming and small creative or green businesses, and a lively Welsh-speaking community remains an important part of town life.
Postcode districts covering Machynlleth
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 15.9 miles
- Newtown 22.8 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 22.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cadfarch Parish 1.6 miles
- Pennal Parish 3 miles
- Corris Parish 3.3 miles
- Glantwymyn Parish 4.3 miles
- Aberdyfi Ward 5.4 miles
- Ysgubor-y-coed Parish 5.5 miles
- Llanfihangel-y-Pennant Parish 6.2 miles
- Bro Dysynni Ward 6.9 miles
- Corris a Mawddwy Ward 7.6 miles
- Bryn-crug Parish 8 miles
- Ceulan a Maesmawr Ward 8.1 miles
- Llangynfelyn Parish 8.5 miles
Example postcodes in Machynlleth
SY20 8BD, SY20 8BH, SY20 8WQ, SY20 8AA, SY20 8AR, SY20 8HJ, SY20 8TG, SY20 8HR, SY20 8EU … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 65.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 83.8 miles
- Machynlleth Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Dovey Junction Station 3.9 miles
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Schools in Machynlleth
- Ysgol Bro Hyddgen All ages
Local points of interest
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 7.9 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 9.1 miles
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 9.6 miles
- Talybont Estate 9.8 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 10.3 miles
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 14.3 miles
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 15.3 miles
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 15.4 miles
- National Library of Wales Library 15.6 miles
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 15.7 miles
- Commodore cinema Theatre 15.8 miles
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 16 miles