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The Great Britain Guide

UNESCO World Heritage · Mid Wales

Aberystwyth

In or near Borth.

Aberystwyth in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Aberystwyth University - geograph.org.uk - 4548633

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Nearest railway station
Vale of Rheidol · 1.0 km

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Aberystwyth, the nearest railway station is Vale of Rheidol, located 1 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY23 3DB. Entry to the site is free.

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About

Aberystwyth is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Aberystwyth (; Welsh: [abɛˈrəstʊɨθ] ) is a university and seaside town and a community in Ceredigion, Wales. It is the largest town in Ceredigion and 16 miles (26 km) from Aberaeron, the county's other administrative centre. In 2021, the population of the town was 14,640. Located in the historic county of Cardiganshire, Aberystwyth means "the mouth of the Ystwyth". It has been a major educational location in Wales since the establishment of University College Wales, now Aberystwyth University, in 1872. In 2025 Aberystwyth became a UNESCO City of Literature becoming the first Welsh place and sixth in the United Kingdom to receive the title and joining more than 50 other cities across the planet. The town is situated on Cardigan Bay on the west coast of Wales, near the confluence of the River Ystwyth and Afon Rheidol. Following the reconstruction of the harbour, the Ystwyth skirts the town. The Rheidol passes through the town. The seafront, with a pier, stretches from Constitution Hill at the north end of the Promenade to the harbour at the south. The beach is divided by the castle. The town is divided into five areas: Aberystwyth Town; Llanbadarn Fawr; Waunfawr; Trefechan; and Penparcau.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

]] Aberystwyth is a university town and tourist destination, and forms a cultural link between North Wales and South Wales. Constitution Hill, scaled by the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, gives access to panoramic views and to other attractions at the summit, including a camera obscura. Scenic Mid Wales landscape within easy reach of the town includes the wilderness of the Cambrian Mountains, whose valleys contain forests and meadows which have changed little in centuries. A convenient way to access the interior is by the preserved narrow-gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway. Although the town is relatively modern, there are a number of historic buildings, including the remains of the castle and the…

Visiting

from the National Library of Wales]] As well as having two cinemas and a golf course, the town's attractions include: The all organic dairy unit of Rachel's Organic is based in Glan yr Afon, and is the largest private sector employer in Aberystwyth. The Cambrian News newspaper came to Aberystwyth from Bala in 1870, after it was purchased by Sir John Gibson. Printed in Oswestry, in May 1880 the paper integrated operations in a former Malthouse in Mill Street. Owned by the Read family from 1926, in 1993 printing was contracted out, enabling the move of editorial staff to the current open-plan offices on Llanbadarn Fawr Science Park. On the death of Henry Read, the paper was purchased in 1999…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.4167, -4.0667
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Aberystwyth
Postcode
SY23 3DB
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli
Established
1109
Nearest railway station
Vale of Rheidol1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Aberystwyth University - geograph.org.uk - 4548633📷 3

Other places · Mid Wales

British International Studies Association

British International Studies Association in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Freebisa.ac.uk
Aberystwyth University - geograph.org.uk - 4548633📷 4

Other places · Mid Wales

Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences

Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Freeaber.ac.uk
Roadsign on the A487 Penglais Road - geograph.org.uk - 4552948📷 4

Other places · Mid Wales

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Aberystwyth University - geograph.org.uk - 4548650📷 4

Historic libraries · Mid Wales

Hugh Owen Library

Hugh Owen Library in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Freeaber.ac.uk
View to Physical Sciences from the Arts Centre concourse, Aberystwyth University - geograph.org.uk - 4532142📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales

David Davies Memorial Institute

David Davies Memorial Institute in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
View to Physical Sciences from the Arts Centre concourse, Aberystwyth University - geograph.org.uk - 4532142📷 5

Open-air theatres · Mid Wales

Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Aberystwyth Arts Centre — a open-air theatre in wales mid.

Freeaberystwythartscentre.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Aberystwyth

Places to stay

View from a Vale of Rheidol train - side by side with the main line - geograph.org.uk - 5434076📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Clwb Rugby Aberystwyth Motorhome Park

Clwb Rugby Aberystwyth Motorhome Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

Entrance to Aberystwyth crematorium - geograph.org.uk - 3089929📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Bryncarnedd

Bryncarnedd — a caravan park in wales mid.

Entrance to Aberystwyth crematorium - geograph.org.uk - 3089929📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Bryncarnedd

Bryncarnedd — a campsite in wales mid.

Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth - geograph.org.uk - 4555640📷 7

Hotels · Mid Wales

Richmond Hotel

Richmond Hotel — a hotel in wales mid.

Victoria House, Aberystwyth - geograph.org.uk - 5654373📷 5

Hotels · Mid Wales

The Glengower Hotel

The Glengower Hotel — a hotel in wales mid.

Footpath on Pendinas, Aberystwyth - geograph.org.uk - 4545278📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Aberystwyth Holiday Village

Aberystwyth Holiday Village — a caravan park in wales mid.

Freeaberystwythholidays.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Camera Obscura Aberystwyth - geograph.org.uk - 5606993📷 5

Cafés · Mid Wales

Consti

Consti — a café in wales mid.

Junctions on the A487 at Tre’r-Ddol - geograph.org.uk - 7353628📷 7

Restaurants · Mid Wales

The Wildfowler

The Wildfowler — a restaurant in wales mid.

Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience - geograph.org.uk - 7540243📷 5

Cafés · Mid Wales

Llywernog Silver Lead Mine

Llywernog Silver Lead Mine — a café in wales mid.

silvermountainexperience.co.uk
The Penuwch Inn (detail) east of Bethania, Ceredigion - geograph.org.uk - 4731897📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Penuwch

Penuwch in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Commercial Inn📷 3

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Commercial Inn

The Commercial Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕
Inviting general store, Bridge Street - geograph.org.uk - 793277📷 3

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Black Lion

Black Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕

More UNESCO sites in this region

Post Office, Penparcau - geograph.org.uk - 1451127📷 4

UNESCO World Heritage · Mid Wales

Penparcau

Penparcau in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Aberystwyth?
Aberystwyth is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3DB), in the parish of Aberystwyth.
What is Aberystwyth?
Aberystwyth in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Aberystwyth?
The nearest railway station is Vale of Rheidol, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3DB.
When was Aberystwyth built?
Built or established in 1109.
How do I get to Aberystwyth?
The nearest railway station is Vale of Rheidol, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3DB.