Towns & cities · Mid Wales
Aberporth
Also known as: Aber-porth
Aberporth — village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aberporth, you can use the postcode SA43 2DY for navigation. Entry to the town is free.
About
Aberporth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,646 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,183 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 52.1333°, -4.5500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aberporth is a seaside village, community and electoral ward in Ceredigion, Wales. The population at the 2001 Census, was 2,485, of whom 49 per cent could speak the Welsh language. At the 2011 Census, the population of the community was 2,374 and of the village 1241. Aberporth's beaches have earned Blue Flag status.
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Background
History
In the 16th century, boats, nets and salt for preserving were brought in from Ireland. Aberporth became a subsidiary port of Cardigan. The landing point developed rapidly in the late 17th and early 18th centuries as local people began to take part in the maritime trade. It became a very active port; the northern of the two beaches extended into the river valley and provided a safe anchorage. Lime kilns, coal yards and warehouses were built on its south shore. Aberporth developed into a centre of the herring fishing industry in Wales. Drifting and netting were both employed, and at one time at least 20 full-time herring smacks, a type of traditional fishing boat, went to sea regularly. The…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1333, -4.5500
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Aberporth
- Postcode
- SA43 2DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Population
- 2,183
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q319672 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberporth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aberporth 978623.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Leaping Dolphin
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Landing Place, Traeth y Plas, Aberporth
Marinas · 0.3 km
Traeth Dolwen
Beaches · 0.3 km
Jenkins Monument
Follies · 0.3 km
Jenkins Monument and Railings to W of St Cynwyl's Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
St Cynwyl's Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Three Monuments at Sw Corner of Churchyard of St Cynwyl's Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Caerfelin Leisure Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Traeth Dyffryn
Beaches · 0.4 km
Landing Place, Traeth Dryfryn, Aberporth
Marinas · 0.4 km
Traeth Penloin
Beaches · 0.7 km
Parc-llyn
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Aberporth is a village in Mid Wales with a population of 2,183. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,183
- Constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Aberporth
265 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Aberporth →
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Bar 45
Bar 45 — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Chapels · Mid Wales
Bethania Welsh Baptist Church
Bethania Welsh Baptist Church — Baptist chapel in Cardigan.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Blaenporth and Aberporth War Memorial
Blaenporth and Aberporth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Cardiff Arms
Cardiff Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Cardigan Bridge
Cardigan Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Mid Wales
Cardigan Castle
Cardigan Castle — Grade I listed castle in Cardigan, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Mid Wales
Cardigan Cemetery
Cardigan Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Cardigan Cenotaph
Cardigan Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Mid Wales
Cardigan Guildhall Market
Cardigan Guildhall Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · Mid Wales
Cardigan Island / Ynys Aberteifi
Cardigan Island / Ynys Aberteifi is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Quarries · Mid Wales
Cefn quarry
Cefn quarry — Slate quarry near Cilgerran, in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Mid Wales
Cei-bâch / Little Quay
Cei-bâch / Little Quay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Cenarth War Memorial
Cenarth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Mid Wales
Chain Links
Chain Links — Public artwork (sculpture) by Joss Smith.
📷 4Castles · Mid Wales
Cilgerran Castle
Cilgerran Castle — Grade I listed castle in Cilgerran, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · Mid Wales
Coedmor National Nature Reserve
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📷 3Viewpoints · Mid Wales
Disgyn Dŵr Cenarth Falls
Disgyn Dŵr Cenarth Falls is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Mid Wales
Dwrgi Aberteifi / Teifi Otter
Dwrgi Aberteifi / Teifi Otter — Public artwork (statue) by Geoffrey Powell and Fiorini Foundry.
📷 3Museums · Mid Wales
Internal Fire Museum of Power
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Nearby
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Landing Place, Traeth y Plas, Aberporth
Landing Place, Traeth y Plas, Aberporth — a marina in wales mid.
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Jenkins Monument and Railings to W of St Cynwyl's Church
Jenkins Monument and Railings to W of St Cynwyl's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Mid Wales
St Cynwyl's Church
St Cynwyl's Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Aberporth
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Mid Wales
Caerfelin Leisure Park
Caerfelin Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
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📷 2Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 3Historic pubs · Mid Wales
Bar 45
Bar 45 — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Restaurants · Mid Wales
Fusion Bar and Restaurant
Fusion Bar and Restaurant — a restaurant in wales mid.
📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberporth?
- Aberporth is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA43 2DY), in the parish of Aberporth.
- What is Aberporth?
- Aberporth — village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Aberporth?
- Drivers can use postcode SA43 2DY.
- Is Aberporth free to visit?
- Yes, Aberporth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberporth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA43 2DY. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency.