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Ceredigion is one of the largest counties within Wales but is the least populated with only 70,000 people. The majority of the population are fluent speakers of Welsh and English and live in around 150 towns, villages and rural communities.
Main towns and events in the area when staying in Wales.
Market town located on the River Teifi providing local and traditional butchers, bakers and grocery shops along with local arts and crafts. There is an indoor market in the Guildhall Heritage centre. The town also boasts the Theatre Mwldan and Art Gallery. Cardigan is also the main town at the northern end of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. There is a regular bus service from Finch Square to the start of the walk at Poppit Sands. Cardigan has many events throughout the year including the following: Gwyl Fawr - The Famous Cardigan Eisteddfod in June/July. Agricultural Show in July. The River and Food festival in August. St Dogmaels Regatta in August. Carnival day in August. Festival of walking in October
A picturesque seaside town on the Cardigan Bay Coast. New Quay was once a shipbuilding and fishing centre but today small local fishing and pleasure craft still come and go. New Quay's beaches extend around the bay where you can regularly see bottle nosed dolphins swimming and diving. For a chance to see these creatures close up take a boat trip with Winston Evans Boats trips and explore the Cardigan Marine Heritage Coast. Dylan Thomas lived in New Quay during 1944/45. A book 'The Dylan Thomas Trail' includes many walks around New Quay following the steps of the great poet.
This charming Georgian port town has a long history as a fishing port. Shipbuilding also flourished with 60 sailing vessels being built. The many shops in the town include the Aberaeron Craft Centre as well as eating places and pubs. A boat trip can also be taken from the harbour to discover the heritage coastline or you can visit Aberaeron Sea Aquarium. Events which take place throughout the year, include the following: Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival in July. Festival of Welsh ponies and cobs in August. Aberaeron Regatta in August. Aberaeron Carnival Day in August
A University and market town situated in the mid Teifi Valley on the borders of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. The town is the home of the University of Wales Lampeter College although it was established as an agricultural centre. Today tourism and the University drives the local economy but despite the decline in agriculture the town still retains the regular Cattle Mart, Antique Action, Horse Fair and the annual Food Festival.
The culture capital of Wales, Aberystwyth is home to the National Library, University and the recently redeveloped Arts Centre with its concert hall, cinema, exhibition space, café and design shop. Ceredigion Museum located in the Edwardian Coliseum Museum Music Hall has permanent displays on agriculture, seafaring and lead mining, plus temporary exhibitions throughout the year.Being a University town Aberystwyth has many bars, cafes and shops. There are market halls every Wednesday and Saturday and a farmers market on the third Friday of the month. A walk along the Victorian promenade takes you to Constitution Hill where you can take a ride to the top on the longest cliff railway in the world. For a dramatic view over Cardigan Bay visit the ruin of the castle at the southern end of Aberystwyth. Special events throughout the year include: Aberystwyth Plant Fair - April. Celtic Challenge Rowing Race - May. Monthly farmers market. Aberystwyth Food Fair – September
This town built around its ancient church, a large proportion is now quite rightly a conservation area, stands on one of the finest fishing rivers (fishing-in-wales.com) in Wales. This area of Ceridigion is well known for angling and white-water canoeing. The Teifi River and its tributaries drives flour and woolen mills and the National Museum of Wale's museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry is located nearby at Drefach Felindre. You can a pay a visit not only to the Museum of the Welsh Woollen industry but also to other remaining working mills in the area. Llandysul and Pont Tyweli are ideally situated for exploring the varied and beautiful counties of Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and the Brecon Beacons. They are almost equidistant from the larger towns of Cardigan, Carmarthen and Lampeter.Whilst it is an excellent centre for walkers and cyclists, it also has all the major banks and an exciting array of shops and a fortnightly cattle market.
With its safe sandy beach the little cove of Mwnt is ideal for the children to swim and play. You may be lucky and see a school of porpoises offshore. Access to the beach is via steps, a small cafe and shop is open throughout the summer season. The area around Mwnt is National Trust with ample car parking.
The beautiful little cove of Llangrannog, lies 8 miles along the coast from New Quay towards Aberporth. It has two lovely sandy beaches, an ideal place for a family day out. Swimming is safe from the main beach and the other beach is around a headland which can be reached via a footpath from the road, here, you have to be healthy and fit as a steep pathway with a lot of steps down the cliff is involved; or you can just wait for low tide and walk round. Please check locally for tides.
Cwmtydu, once a smugglers cove is nestled into the coastline 4 miles south of Newquay and is part of the Ceredigion Heritage Coast. There are two ways to reach Cwntydu, by car or the healthy way....shank's pony (walking). The beach is comprised of stone and sand bordered by rocks, you can swim in this area, but with caution. Atlantic grey seals can sometimes be seen with their pups amongst the rocks from August onwards, these should not be approached at any time. A small cafe is open in season where you can purchase drinks, hot and cold snacks and takeaways. Two car parks are available, one on the seafront and the other on the approach road 200 yards before reachingthe beach, this one has public toilets. Another way to view Cwmtydu is by pleasure boat trips from New Quay.
The seaside resort village of Borth, squeezed between the nature packed marshland of Cors Fachno and the sea, boasts three miles of unbroken sands. Attractions to visit near by -
Borth and Ynyslas Golf Club. The oldest eighteen hole links course in Wales.
Dyfi Estuary National Nature Reserve.
RSPB Ynys-Hir Reserve. The most extensive network of walks and bird watching hides in Wales.
Dyfi Furnace. An 18th century restored furnace and water wheel.
Internationally famous for its waterfalls and Narrow Gauge Steam Railway, Devils Bridge is situated at the head of the Rheidol Valley amidst the Plynlimon hill range. Two rushing streams - the Mynach and Rheidol descend dramatically into a gorge below the village where over time three different bridges have been built, one on top of the other. Visitors can enjoy several footpaths and walks to view the bridges and waterfalls.
The market town of Tregaron lies near the mountainous source of the river Teifi and nestles at the southern end of a massive expanse of raised bog - Cors Goch Caron. To the east climbs mile after mile of heathered upland, once the haunt of Twn Sion Cati, the Robin Hood of Wales. Attractions to visit near by -
Cors Caron National Nature Reserve. Over 170 species of bird have been recorded here.
Strata Florida Abbey, near Pontrhydfendigaid. The magnificent Norman arch still stands. Some of the last native Princes of South Wales are buried here.
Tregaron Harness Racing. Harness racing is a regular feature throughout the summer months.
Things to do in the area
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
This unique farm park is located on a scenic headland overlooking the nature reserve of Cardigan Island. A colony of Atlantic grey seals breed in the many caves below the cliffs and can be seen every day. They bask on the rocks at low tide especially in warm weather. The seals give birth during September and October and you can see the pups lying on the rocks below. Cardigan Bay is also home to the only resident population of bottled nosed dolphins in England and Wales. They are frequent visitors to this part of the coast and can often be seen from the farm park. Also at the park are a variety of farm animals including goats, sheep, welsh and Shetland ponies, rare breed cattle, pigs, ducks, geese, llamas, wallabies, emus and rheas. The adventure playground has swings, slides and a sand pit. The farm is located 3 miles from Cardigan near the small village of Gwbert and is open from 9.30am to 6pm. Admission prices are £3 for those aged 14 years and over, £2 for those aged 2 to 13 and under two's are free. Dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on leads.
Dyfed Shire and Leisure Farm
Working Shire Horse Farm with indoor and outdoor activities. See the horses in harness, ploughing and harrowing demonstrations, tractor and trailer tours of the farm complete with a commentary on the history and workings of the farm.
Indoor activities include: Craft demonstrations, face painting, bouncy castle and play area, horse/wagon ride.
Outdoor activities include: Crazy golf, trampolines, swing boats, junior roller coaster, Quad bike hire. Free parking, café, located 8 miles south of Cardigan.
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Located near the town of Machynlleth against the backdrop of Snowdonia this attraction is Europe's leading Eco Centre. The centre is concerned with presenting solutions to environmental problems creating a positive approach and demonstrating all kinds of environmental technologies. Not only can you learn about the environment but you can also enjoy the gardens, shops and excellent vegetarian restaurant.
New Quay Honey Farm
Wales' largest working honey farm where honey and bees wax products are produced and sold. This all weather attraction includes the following: World of the Honey Bee Exhibition. Tropical Ant Colony. Meadery with exhibition. Shop selling honey products and mead. Tearoom. Picnic area.
Opening times: Easter to 31st October 10am - 5.30pm, November to 24th December 11am - 5pm. Location: Cross Inn, New Quay.
Cae Hir Ornamental Gardens
Located in Crybyn near Lampeter these very special gardens should not be missed. Facilities at the gardens include plants for sale, tea, coffee and biscuits, parking, guided tours by prior arrangement. Opening times - daily from 1pm to 6pm. Charges - Adults £4.50, Senior Citizens £4.00, Children (6-16) 50p.
Coastal Voyages
Catamaran trips from Aberaeron. These 1 and 2 hour voyages explore the inshore waters of Cardigan Bay. There is a great variety of wildlife in the bay and these trips offer the opportunity to see birds and animals close up in their own environment. Operating between Easter and October, departure times are dependant on the tidal cycle therefore please call Aberaeron Sea Aquarium on 01545 570142 for times, prices and bookings. You will need to wear warm clothing and bring a waterproof jacket, please also wear appropriate foot wear, as the floor of the boat will be wet.