Aberystwyth Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
seaside and university town and community in Ceredigion, Wales
About Aberystwyth
Politically, it's in the heart of Nationalist Wales, and is the birthplace of Cymdeithas Yr Iaith Gymraeg, theWelsh Languagemovement. It is home to one of the oldest parts ofthe University of Wales, which is attended by some 9,000 students. It is also home tothe National Library of Wales, one of the UK's few copyright libraries, meaning it has the right to claim a copy of every book published in Britain, which also means that it has one of the highest figures for books per head of population in the world. Its other notable – and notorious – feature is the remarkable number of pubs in the town. Generations of first-yearstudentshave been brought up on the promise of a pub for every week of the year. This is true in that there are over 61 locations with public bars in the small Welsh town. A
Top Attractions in Aberystwyth
Explore the best things to see and do in Aberystwyth:
- ★Aberystwyth Arts Centre
- ★Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
- ★Ceredigion Museum
- ★Constitution Hill
- ★Ruins of the Castle
- ★The National Library of Wales
- ★Vale of Rheidol Railway
Where to Eat in Aberystwyth
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Little Italy
- 🍴Piazza Cafe
- 🍴Slater's bakery
- 🍴The Pier Brasserie
- 🍴Ultracomida Delicatessen
Where to Stay in Aberystwyth
- 🏨Aberystwyth University (during vacation periods only)
- 🏨Brynhyfryd
- 🏨Gwesty Cymru
- 🏨Harry's Hotel & Bistro
- 🏨Llwynygog Guest House
- 🏨Maes Y Mor
Aberystwyth Travel Guide Sections
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