Group Travel
Nestled in the stunning UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere Reserve in Mid Wales, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre that demonstrates practical solutions for a sustainable future.
![Aerial photo of the CAT site](https://cat.imgix.net/2020/10/CAT-Aerial-Autumn-1920.jpg?fit=crop&fm=pjpg&h=1080&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1920&wpsize=inline_content_left_aligned)
Plan your Visit
CAT is fully equipped with free coach parking facilities, on-site accommodation, catering facilities, a dedicated events team to manage your booking, and a host of workshop leaders and tour guides ready to greet you.
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Tours of CAT
Head out with one of CAT's expert ranger team and learn all about CAT's rich history of innovation, how we manage our thriving varied habitats and more.
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Group workshops
CAT offers a wide range of bookable workshops including wellbeing in nature, green wood working, green building, sustainable gardening and more.
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Volunteer in the gardens
Join CAT's expert gardeners and long term volunteers for the day in CAT's beautiful gardens. Develop new skills, meet new people and do some good - all on a day out.
![Interim Co-CEO Eileen Kinsman welcoming graduates and guests during the graduation ceremony](https://cat.imgix.net/2023/08/Eileen-speaking-CATGraduation2023.jpg-16.jpg?fit=crop&fm=pjpg&h=354&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=419&wpsize=featured_image_snippet)
Zero Carbon Britain
Dig a little deeper and book a talk from one of CAT's expert tutors or researchers. Find out about how we can reach a zero-carbon future and what we can do to help today.
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Accommodation
CAT has a number of accommodation options on-site. We have two 18-bed Eco-Cabins, the WISE building with 24 twin bedrooms, or the 'Self Build' house right in the heart of the visitor centre.
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Catering
Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, school visit, group tour or wellbeing retreat, CAT’s fully vegetarian café offers versatile catering options to suit any group.
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