Towns & cities · Mid Wales
Borth
Also known as: Y Borth
Borth — village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Borth · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Borth is located in Mid Wales, with the nearest railway station being Borth, just 0.6 km away. The postcode for Borth is SY24 5JF, and entry to the town is free.
About
Borth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 746 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,250 people. Heritage designation: National Monuments of Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 52.4853°, -4.0510°.
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Summary from the official site
Borth is home to the Animalarium, a zoo that features a variety of animals and offers visitors the chance to learn about wildlife. The attraction provides an engaging experience for families and animal enthusiasts alike.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Borth (Welsh: Y Borth) is a village, seaside resort and community in Ceredigion, Mid Wales; it is located 7 miles (11 km) north of Aberystwyth, on the Ceredigion Coast Path. The community includes the settlement of Ynyslas and the population was 1,399 in 2011. Borth's sandy beach has helped to promote it as a seaside resort. From being largely Welsh-speaking, the village has become anglicised; over 54 per cent of its residents were born in England. According to both the 1991 and 2001 censuses, 43 per cent of the residents of Borth were primarily Welsh-speakers.
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Background
History
There is an ancient submerged forest visible at low tide along the beach, where stumps of oak, pine, birch, willow and hazel (preserved by the acid anaerobic conditions in the peat) can be seen. Radiocarbon dating suggests the trees date from about 1500 BCE. This submerged forest also ties in with the legend of Cantre'r Gwaelod. The stumps were exposed for a time by Storm Hannah in 2019. Cors Fochno, a raised peat mire, part of the Dyfi Biosphere, is the only UNESCO Biosphere reserve in Wales. It is located next to the village, together with the Dyfi National Nature Reserve and visitors' centre at Ynyslas. The village is crossed by a long-distance footpath, the Dyfi Valley Way. In the past…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4853, -4.0510
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Borth
- Postcode
- SY24 5JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Population
- 1,250
- Nearest railway station
- Borth — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.borthzoo.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q894252 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Borth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Borth - 2008-03-01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Morfa Borth
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Libanus 1877
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Borth Lifeboat Station
Other places · 0.5 km
Borth Animalarium
Zoos & aquariums · 0.5 km
Borth Wild Animal Kingdom
Zoos & aquariums · 0.5 km
Borth railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
Borth Beach
Beaches · 0.7 km
Upper Borth
Villages · 0.7 km
Y Fron Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Brynowen Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Glan-y-wern
Other places · 0.9 km
North Field Holidays
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Borth is a village in Mid Wales with a population of 1,250. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,250
- Constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Borth
226 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Borth →
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Borth Wild Animal Kingdom
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Aberystwyth War Memorial
Aberystwyth War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1923.
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Castell Brychan
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Castell Gwallter
Castell Gwallter — castle in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
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Castle House, Aberystwyth
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Castle Theatre
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Constitution Hill
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Llyn Craigypistyll
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📷 3Historic houses · Mid Wales
No.1 Laura Place
No.1 Laura Place — building in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom.
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No.11 Laura Place
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No.12 Laura Place
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Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · Mid Wales
Morfa Borth
Morfa Borth in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Borth Lifeboat Station
Borth Lifeboat Station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · Mid Wales
Borth Animalarium
Borth Animalarium — a zoo aquarium in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Zoos & aquariums · Mid Wales
Borth Wild Animal Kingdom
Borth Wild Animal Kingdom is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Mid Wales
Borth railway station
Borth railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Borth
Places to stay
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North Field Holidays
North Field Holidays — a caravan park in wales mid.
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Golden Sands Caravan Park
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📷 5Cafés · Mid Wales
Llywernog Silver Lead Mine
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The White Lion Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borth?
- Borth is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY24 5JF), in the parish of Borth.
- What is Borth?
- Borth — village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Borth?
- The nearest railway station is Borth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY24 5JF.
- Is Borth a listed building?
- Borth is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- Is Borth free to visit?
- Yes, Borth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Borth?
- The nearest railway station is Borth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY24 5JF.