Visitor Centre
In 1975 a permanent exhibition opened in order to generate wider interest. The 40-acre (160,000 m2) site with 7 acres (28,000 m2) of interactive displays is the largest tourist attraction in the area. It is open all-year except Christmas, seven days a week. It is a registered charity.
The facilities and exhibits include:
- the water-balanced CAT Funicular, the Centre for Alternative technology Railway
- solar, hydropower and wind power
- a low-energy house
- a site-wide electricity grid powered by renewable energy
- displays of organic gardening methods
- a hydraulic ram pump
- strawbale and rammed earth buildings
- Britain's largest green bookshop
- Vegetarian restaurant
- Events, activities and courses take place throughout the year and are advertised on the website
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