Lampeter Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ceredigion, Wales, United Kingdom
About Lampeter
TheUniversity of Wales, Trinity Saint David(formerly University of Wales, Lampeter and before that St David's University College) was founded in 1822 as a theological college. Its central building is modelled on an Oxbridge quadrangle and was completed in 1827. Lampeter University is the third oldest university in Britain, after Oxford and Cambridge. The earliest written reference to Lampeter is believed to be 1187, when Owain Gwynedd destroyed the English king's castle of Pont Steffan ('Stephen's Bridge' in Welsh). The castle's remains formed the foundations for the college building and still forms part of the university campus.
Top Attractions in Lampeter
Explore the best things to see and do in Lampeter:
- ★Dolaucothi Gold Mines
- ★Lampeter Museum
- ★St Peter's Church of Wales
- ★University of Wales, Trinity St David
Where to Eat in Lampeter
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Conti's Café
- 🍴Jac's Cafe
- 🍴Shapla Tandoori
- 🍴The Mustard Seed
- 🍴Town Hall Cafe Deli
Where to Stay in Lampeter
- 🏨Denmark Farm Eco-Lodge
- 🏨Haulfan Guest House
- 🏨The Falcondale hotel and restaurant
- 🏨Treberfedd Farm Holiday Cottages
Lampeter Travel Guide Sections
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