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Things to Do in Aberystwyth | Activities, Beaches and Culture

What Is There to Do in Aberystwyth?

More than you might expect for a town of 15,000 people. Aberystwyth has two beaches, a Victorian promenade, a cliff railway to the top of Constitution Hill, a ruined castle on the headland, and the National Library of Wales. It is a university town, which gives it a cultural life that punches well above its weight.

Along the Seafront

The promenade runs the length of the North Beach, from the castle ruins at the south end to Constitution Hill at the north. The cliff railway, the longest electric cliff railway in Britain, takes you to the top where there are views along the coast to the Llyn Peninsula on clear days. At the base, the old pier building sits between the two beaches.

Culture and Arts

Aberystwyth Arts Centre, part of the university campus on Penglais Hill, has a cinema, theatre, galleries and a cafe with views across the bay. The National Library of Wales holds free exhibitions and is one of only six legal deposit libraries in the UK. The Ceredigion Museum in the town centre, housed in the old Coliseum theatre, covers local history from the Iron Age onwards.

Walks from Town

The Ceredigion Coast Path runs through Aberystwyth in both directions. Walk north to Clarach Bay and on to Borth, or south towards Aberaeron on a cliff path with views down to rocky coves. Inland, the Vale of Rheidol leads to Devils Bridge, reachable on foot, by car, or on the Vale of Rheidol steam railway.

Nearby Days Out

Nant yr Arian forest, 20 minutes east, has walking trails, mountain biking and daily red kite feeding. Borth is ten minutes north with a long sandy beach and the Borth Animalarium. The Rheidol hydroelectric power station at Cwm Rheidol offers free tours in summer.

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The Barn at Moody Meadows | Weddings & Events

Address

Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Telephone
01545 580 947

events@moodymeadows.co.uk

Aberaeron

The Barn at Moody Meadows is a licensed wedding venue set in the Ceredigion countryside, located between the beautiful market town of Aberaeron and the beaches of New Quay. We work with wonderful couples to create their perfect wedding day, and we’d…
Llangoed Hall Hotel

Address

Llangoed Hall Hotel, Llyswen, Near Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP

Telephone
01874 754 525

enquiries@llangoedhall.com

Near Brecon

Llangoed Hall Hotel is set within 17 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the 'home from home' that you would expect from your 'best friend's Country House'.

Price
Price £49.50 per person per night to £900.00 per room per night
Cyfie Farm

Address

Llanfihangel, Llanfyllin, Nr Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY22 5JE

Telephone
07748908223

enquiries@cyfiefarm.co.uk

Nr Lake Vyrnwy

Minutes from fairytale Lake Vyrnwy, Cyfie Farm offers excellent five star self-catering accommodation in four luxury cottages with hot tubs and a modern shepherd's hut / lodge. With spectacular views overlooking the Vyrnwy Valley

Price
Price £400.00 per unit per week to £150.00 per unit per night
The Judge's Lodging

Address

Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

Telephone
01544 260650

info@judgeslodging.org.uk

Presteigne

Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian Judges, their servants and felonious guests at this award-winning Historic House.
Castell Deudraeth

Address

Portmeirion, Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 770000

post@portmeirion.wales

Penrhyndeudraeth

Castell Deudraeth 4-star hotel located on the grounds of Portmeirion, in Southern Snowdonia. The hotel has 11 spacious and contemporary rooms and suites,
Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

Address

Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Montgomery

Montgomery, known in Welsh as Trefaldwyn, is a little town with a big history! It's seen everything from the Iron Age to the Romans, Saxons, Normans and even the English Civil War! This Georgian gem is tucked away from the hustle and bustle.
Craig Y Nos Castle | Group Accommodation

Address

Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

Serviced accommodation Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

Price
Price £150.00 to £250.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Let's Glamp Retro

Address

Ty Newydd, Ffostrasol, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4TH

Telephone
01239 851169

mark@letsglampretro.com

Llandysul

Let’s Glamp Retro is a small, family-run glamping site near Llandysul, Ceredigion, in Mid Wales. There are three spacious retro-themed LodgePods, each with its own private wood-fired hot tub and countryside views. Inside you will find comfy beds, a…

Price
Price £35.00 per unit per night to £44.00 per person per night
Cambrian Mountains Glamping and Camping | Felin Cottage

Address

Felin Gogoyan, Llanddewi Brefi, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6PA

Telephone
07812 461244

info@cambrianmountainsglampingandcamping.com

Tregaron

In a stunning area with private fishing for 1½ miles along the river, a cosy wood burner and a relaxing hot tub, this cottage has it all! Set well away from any traffic down a country lane you will find Felin Gogoyan, a cosy 2 bedroom cottage…
Llety Parc | Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel

Address

Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3TL

Telephone
01970 636333

reception@aberpark.com

Aberystwyth

Welcome to the Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel, our independent Cardigan Bay hotel, just a short distance from the idyllic Aberystwyth Promenade. We have 36 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms, Lounge & Conference Room, fully Licensed Café Bar & Restaurant and…
Brandy House Farm | PODcamping & Glamping

Address

Felindre, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1YL

Telephone
01547 510 282

info@brandyhousefarm.co.uk

Knighton

Camping pods, the Wild Rose caravan, and two hikers’ pitches for small tents at Brandy House Farm in Felindre, near Knighton, Powys, right on Glyndŵr’s Way. Two small pods sleep 2, the larger pod sleeps 2 adults and 2 children, and the caravan…

Price
Price £40.00 to £90.00 per unit per night
Cae Hir Gardens

Address

Cribyn, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 7NG

Telephone
07538789180

caehirgardens@gmail.com

Lampeter

A Welsh Garden with a Dutch History, Cae Hir is one of Wales' best loved private gardens. A remarkable demonstration of how ordinary can be made extraordinary simply by thinking outside the box, Cae Hir is a true garden with a difference.

Price
Price £2.50 per child to £7.50 Per Ticket
Coety Bach

Address

Coety Bach, Trawsty Bach, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5SR

Telephone
07748 121692

bookings@coetybach.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Coety Bach is a unique, romantic place to stay near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Mid Wales. Make it extra special with add-ons like a romantic night-in box, massage therapy, a hot tub bundle, or a firepit bundle for s’mores and hot chocolate. Find out…
Penmaenuchaf Hotel | Dining

Address

Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1YB

Telephone
01341 212121

reservations@penmaenuchaf.co.uk

Dolgellau

Penmaenuchaf Head Chef, Owen Vaughan, and his talented kitchen brigade create menus with high-quality, delicious ingredients, that are as local as possible. The beautiful garden room restaurant is a wonderful setting for a memorable dining…
Bliss by the Sea

Address

Flat 2, 60 Marine Terrace, Belmont, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2BX

Telephone
07481612598

aberswan@posteo.de

Aberystwyth

Bright seafront flat with stunning views: stay right on Aberystwyth's promenade in this cheerful and colourful flat, perfect for couples or solo travellers looking for comfort by the sea.
Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park | Water Sports & Activities

Address

Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park, Ffinnant, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5QZ

Telephone
01686 430654

enquiries@meadowsprings.co.uk

Caersws

Discover the thrill of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) at Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park, set against the serene backdrop of our flat-water lakes. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Meadow Springs offers a variety of other exhilarating…
The Nags Head Inn

Address

Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RS

Telephone
01686 640600

reservations@nagsheadgarthmyl.co.uk

Montgomery

The Nags Head is a Grade II listed coaching inn on the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool and only a few yards from the Severn and the Montgomery Canal.
Hotel Portmeirion

Address

Portmeirion Village, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET

Telephone
01766 770000

stay@portmeirion.wales

Penrhyndeudraeth

The historic Hotel Portmeirion was originally built in 1850 and developed by Clough Williams-Ellis in 1925. It offers 14 rooms and suites in the beautiful surroundings of Portmeirion Italiante Village.

Price
Price £54.50 per person per night to £290.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Llwybrau Mawddwy Paths

Address

Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, LL49 9LP

Dinas Mawddwy

The Llwybrau Cerdded - Mawddwy - Walking Paths are based in Dinas Mawddwy, an unspoilt, hidden area of southern Snowdonia between Machynlleth and Dolgellau which is steeped in history.
The Old Stores B&B

Address

Arthur Street, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RA

Telephone
07939378844

hello@theoldstoresbnb.co.uk

Montgomery

The Old Stores is a stunning Georgian house with two uniquely designed, deluxe guest rooms, in the heart of historic Montgomery.

Price
Price £119.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast