The natural attractions around the area are the glacial lake of Talyllyn, the Bearded Lake located in Happy Valley, Gwernan Lake and the Cregennnan Lakes that sit at the foot of Cadair Idris which at 2,927 feet dominates the surrounding countryside.

If you are a keen golfer then theres the Championship courses at Aberdyfi just 5 miles away and Harlech 31 miles, remember your handicap certificate, other courses at Machynlleth, Dolgellau and Borth all within a 25 mile radius. Tywyn has a range of facilities including a leisure centre with swimming pool, cinema, crazy golf course (in season), childrens play area as well as the beach. Aberdyfi is a watersport centre for sailing, windsurfing, canoeing you could even try kite surfing. There is also a bowling green and tennis courts and another beach you can also take a boat trip or even charter a fishing boat from here.

Beaches abound and within easy reach are several European Blue Flag beaches.

Other attractions in the area include the Centre for Alternative Technology, the Museum of Modern Art and Celtica at Machynlleth, the craft centre and King Arthur's Labyrinth at Corris and the Meirion Mill at Dinaw Mawddwy all within a 20 mile radius. Further afield is Portmerion Village and Gardens, Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Llangollen, Betws-y-Coed and a few castles there Is Caernarfon, Criccieth, Conwy, Dolwyddelan and Harlech. There are RSPB reserves at Penmaenpool 14 miles away and at Yns Hir about 20 miles.

The railway organises many events during the year, these include:-

• Victorian trains and Duncan the children's favourite engine
  
  
• A have-a-go gala where you can try to help run the railway maybe even drive or fire up a steam locomotive or try acting as guard or signalman.
  
  
• Tom Rolt Vintage Rally for steam road vehicles, vintage cars, lorries & buses
  
  
• Race the Train a unique annual event attracting up to 1000 runners from all over Britain and from Europe.
  
  
• A carol train and Santa specials during December.