About

Situated in the foothills of Southern Snowdonia, Corris Craft Centre is the best craft centre in Wales with 9 independent Craft Workshops where you can meet the craftspeople, see them creating their crafts and buy their unique designs. There are opportunities to make your own unique crafts and many welcome commission work too.

CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Set against a backdrop of densely wooded hillsides in Mid Wales are 9 independent Craft Workshops where quality craftsmanship and the unique stories behind the handcrafted designs can be discovered. Workshops​​ at the Craft Centre and items hand crafted include:
Taran Eco Designs - using only fallen trees, old posts and discarded wood, the craftsmen at Taran Eco Designs create a stunning collection of natural forest furniture; no trees are ever harmed.
Delyn Glass - Using a hot flame, Kevin can be seen on most days creating his beautiful collection of glass sculptures - wildlife, flowers, fantasy dragons and more.
The Candle Studio - Discover a range of candles in different colours, shapes and sizes. Kym can be seen, on most days, hand carving their candle range.
Chocablock - Using the finest Belgian chocolate, Chocablock create delicious handmade chocolates including dairy free, novelty, chocolate boxes, they also make their own fudge.
Bowowhause - Emily creates beautiful original watercolour portraits of your pets as well as bespoke dog clothes and dog treats.
Agau Jewellery Studio - Phil, the Goldsmith at Agau, uses all precious metals to create his collection of Celtic and contemporary jewellery. Private commissions undertaken including wedding bands.
Quarry Pottery - See the ceramics being created on the potters wheel on most days. Quarry Pottery make the famous smoking dragons in a range of colours and sizes and a fabulous range of pottery.
Dyfi Distillery - The multi award winning Dyfi Distillery gins are distilled with precision and made with locally foraged botanicals. Their gins include Original, Pollination, Hibernation and Navigation.
Sammi Wilson Art - Sammi creates fabulous multi media artwork and photography. Commissions welcome.

HANDS-ON AND FUN CRAFT ACTIVITIES
There's lots of opportunities for relaxing and making your own crafts with hands-on fun activities including pottery painting, pottery throwing, candle dipping, chocolate making and furniture building. These activities are popular so advance booking is recommended.

THE CORRIS CAFE

At the Corris Café we source the finest local produce from across Snowdonia, Mid Wales and North Wales. It's fresh and seasonal, creating delicious food and drink.  Mouthwatering dishes are served throughout the day. Enjoy an all day range of Breakfast baps and crispy hash browns and then from11.30am our delicious lunch menu too with our popular Welsh rarebit, homemade soup and Welsh lamb cawl and moreish hot dogs. We're a vegetarian and vegan friendly cafe. You can also enjoy freshly made soup, hot pasties, sausage rolls, breakfast baps, a range of sandwiches, kitchen baked scones and a range of cakes. Try the delicious coffee, hand roasted in south Wales and freshly ground by our trained baristas, a range of teas, hot chocolate and a selection of cold drinks. Check out our delicious menu. With lots of indoor seating or you may choose to sit at one of the many tables outside and soak up the stunning views of Southern Snowdonia.  Fabulous afternoon teas are also served; these indulgent treats are especially made to order and should be booked in advance.
Tell the staff about any food allergies or special diets, they will be able to cater for your needs. There is free WIFI with seating available indoors and outdoors.

WELSH FOOD AND DRINK SHOP
Next to the café is the Welsh Deli where you'll find shelves of mouth-watering produce which has been grown, reared and produced often within a few miles of Corris. Browse the shelves for Welsh honey, ciders, beers, wines, whiskey, jams, chutneys, preserves, Welsh chilli products, biscuits, cakes, Welsh coffee and teas, eggs, cheeses and lots more. Welsh food and drink hampers are a speciality and available all year round; choose delicious Welsh produce from our shelves and we will create a luxury hamper for you to take away, ready made hampers are also available.

AWARD WINNING VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
The Craft Centre is also the starting point for the King Arthur's Labyrinth underground storytelling adventure (2024 Trip
Advisor Travellers' Choice winner),The Welsh Legends Maze and the award winning Corris Mine Explorers (winner of a 2024 Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice award and The Best Activity / Experience in Mid Wales 2019/2020).

VIEWING POINT FOR THE MACH LOOP
The Mach Loop is a low flying training area used by the RAF and USAF, these fast aircraft can often be seen flying through the Mach Loop and the Café's outdoor seating area provides a great viewing point . Find out more about the area and the aircraft on the Mach Loop Information Display at the Craft Centre.