The Bog Visitor Centre
The Bog Visitor Centre
The Bog Visitor Centre
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Joyce W169 contributionsWell worth visitingFascinating visitor centre, cafe and locally made crafts for sale. Lots of tourist information brochures. Good selection of sweet and savoury snacks that were very reasonably priced. Well worth visiting and supporting. Great location for walks in the Stiperstones area.Visited October 2022Written 20 December 2022
- E1881RClaurenc118 contributionsGreat cake!!!!!We stopped here for food during a long drive. Edge friendly service. Great cakes and quiche. The place has an atmosphere like an old school room but we liked the quirkiness of it all. Very reasonable prices. Easy parking. We enjoyed a walk around the area afterwards. Signage could be better to help know where the different walking routes startVisited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 15 September 2023
- DavidGBakewell131 contributionsA wonderful gem of a placeWhat a refreshingly fantastic place. A lovely mixture of cafe, bookshop, arts&crafts, information and bits & bobs. I was particularly impressed at the quality of the staff and the way they ensured everyone was attended so promptly and efficiently through an at-seat system. We only had cakes and tea but the portions were all generous and reasonably priced. If only more establishments could give you a real inner glow of satisfaction as you leave. Well done to all the team thereVisited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 28 September 2023
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DavidGBakewell
Bakewell131 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
What a refreshingly fantastic place. A lovely mixture of cafe, bookshop, arts&crafts, information and bits & bobs. I was particularly impressed at the quality of the staff and the way they ensured everyone was attended so promptly and efficiently through an at-seat system. We only had cakes and tea but the portions were all generous and reasonably priced. If only more establishments could give you a real inner glow of satisfaction as you leave. Well done to all the team there
Written 28 September 2023
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E1881RClaurenc
worthing118 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We stopped here for food during a long drive. Edge friendly service. Great cakes and quiche. The place has an atmosphere like an old school room but we liked the quirkiness of it all. Very reasonable prices. Easy parking. We enjoyed a walk around the area afterwards. Signage could be better to help know where the different walking routes start
Written 16 September 2023
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cathecavanagh
London, UK35 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Delicious cakes n coffee, lots of information about mining and wildlife, as well as quality crafts. Do include this on a Striperstones trek :)
Written 12 August 2023
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Joyce W
Wallsend, England169 contributions
Oct 2022
Fascinating visitor centre, cafe and locally made crafts for sale. Lots of tourist information brochures. Good selection of sweet and savoury snacks that were very reasonably priced. Well worth visiting and supporting.
Great location for walks in the Stiperstones area.
Great location for walks in the Stiperstones area.
Written 20 December 2022
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Margaret H
Manchester, UK172 contributions
Oct 2022
Well worth a visit. This was originally a school house and had records of the area in the 1800s. We had a nice tea, including local specialities.
Written 3 November 2022
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Cardigan, UK71 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
What a find. The staff were very welcoming. There were a good range of brochures and booklets about the area. The cafe was spotlessly clean and cool on a warm day. A good range of cakes and drinks along with various crafts available to buy. Some interesting pictures on the walls regarding the history of the area. Off the beaten track but well worth a detour. Thank you for being a high point of our visit.
Written 13 July 2022
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centralscrutiniser
Solihull, UK33 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Lovely home made cakes, reasonably priced food and drink with lovely staff. Lots of local crafts for sale and information around the old school and just down from the Stiperstones itself.
Written 10 April 2022
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Clare M
Manchester, UK418 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
We visited this centre while on half term holiday in nearby church stoke,a lovely place for local crafts,gifts,stationairy and souveniers.The volunteers were very friendly and welcoming and were chatting to us.The cafe prices were reasonable,this place is closed from 31st oct for the season.
Written 27 October 2021
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beverley h
3 contributions
Oct 2021
If there is anything nicer than a blustery autumn walk ,it is a blustery autumn walk followed by tea and cake ! We found this place by accident after visiting nearby Mitchells Fold and were made very welcome . Hard working volunteers , lovely home made cakes and most importantly a loo !! Brilliant place .
Written 24 October 2021
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SK69
Reading, UK21 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
What a gem of a place. Lovely cream teas and wow the cakes are truly amazing. Great service and reasonably priced. Make sure you take time to read the history of the area.
Written 15 September 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bog Visitor Centre
- The Bog Visitor Centre is open:
- Mon - Mon 12:00 - 17:00
- Tue - Sun 10:00 - 17:00
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- (3.23 mi) The Coach House
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- Restaurants near The Bog Visitor Centre:
- (1.60 mi) The Stiperstones Inn
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- (7.38 mi) The Yockleton Arms
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