The coast road above Aberaeron gives a glorious view of Cardigan Bay from Snowdonia to New Quay.
The town, founded in the 19th century and with distinctive Georgian—style architecture, has a population of 1,700. It has a beautiful little harbour with a flourishing Yacht Club. There is a safe beach of shingle and within six miles are the sandy beaches of New Quay and Cei Bach.
Aberaeron has a heated indoor swimming pool, leisure complex and bowls court. Pony trekking is available at Tregaron and Llanybydder. There is game fishing in the Aeron and sea fishing in Cardigan Bay. Golf courses are at Llanrhystyd, Lampeter and Cardigan. Beautiful walks are to be found both to the north and south of the town and also along the banks of the River Aeron.
Numerous opportunities exist to visit local potteries, woollen mills and craft studios. The Vale of Rheidol steam railway runs from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge.
The Llanerchaeron Estate, owned by the National Trust, is only 2.5 miles away. A cycle track runs from Aberaeron.
The Caravan Park is very much a part of Aberaeron and we encourage you to discover the personality of this picturesque Georgian harbour town.
There is an obvious circular walk from the Park along the promenade to the working fishing harbour and back through the streets of the town. By night or by day you can sit and soak up the magic of this setting which is recognised as one of Wales’ tourist attractions. Many of you will be tempted by a honey ice cream or a meal in one of the Town’s restaurants or simply the delicious local fish and chips.
Fantasy Farm Park is situated in the heart of the beautiful Mid-Wales countryside. It has all the fun of the farm, plus a Petting area, an outdoor Play Area.
Cycle Hire
Cyclemart
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Cilcennin
Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 8RS
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01570 470079
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Pureride Cycles
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Llanerchaeron (visitor building)
Ciliau Aeron,
near Aberaeron,
SA48 8DG
Wales
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Discover Ceredigion
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The Vale of Rheidol Railway is an iconic narrow gauge railway established in 1897, which first opened to the public on December 22, 1902. Originally designed to stimulate the local economy and support lead mines in the area, it has transformed over the years to become a beloved tourist attraction, showcasing stunning terrains impossible for standard gauge construction. After enduring various ownership changes and the challenges of the World Wars, the railway is now a charitable trust dedicated to the restoration and improvement of its historic locomotives, carriages, and tracks. Experience the rich history and breathtaking views from our remarkable trains from Aberystwyth.
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The Aberaeron Carnival is organised every year by the Aberaeron Town Improvements Committee. It takes place on the August Bank Holiday Monday.
2018 Carnival
An enthusiastic group of our caravaners entered The Smurf’s which they had made and was awarded best float in the 2018 Carnival.
The 60 mile / 96km Ceredigion Coast Path follows the spectacular and varied coastline of Cardigan Bay on the west coast of Wales. Stunning scenery, picturesque villages and a wealth of wildlife – including the highest numbers of dolphin sightings in the UK – make Ceredigion a perfect place for a week’s coastal walking. Discover the area’s rich history, from iron-age hill forts to medieval fish traps to 19th century harbours. Full details on the walk website at www.discoverceredigion.wales
The lovely river walk takes you inland and away from the Town and for the more ambitious walkers there are spectacular coastal walks along the coastline and cliff tops of Cardigan Bay. This coastal stretch is home to a thriving colony of bottlenose dolphins and grey seals.
The Town Trail was opened in 2007 and celebrates the bicentennial of the Act of Parliament that allowed the building of the harbour by the Rev Alban Thomas Jones Gwynne.
More details can be found on this Aberaeron website - www.aberaeron.info
An elegant Georgian villa, set in the wooded Aeron valley. Remarkably unaltered for over 200 years, this self-sufficient estate includes a farm, walled gardens and lake
The villa, designed in the 1790s, is a complete example of the early work of John Nash. It has its own service courtyard with dairy, laundry, brewery and salting house, giving a full ‘upstairs, downstairs’ experience.
The walled kitchen gardens, pleasure grounds, ornamental lake and parkland offer peaceful walks, while the Home Farm complex has an impressive range of traditional, atmospheric outbuildings. A working farm, there are Welsh Black cattle, Llanwenog sheep, and rare Welsh pigs as well as chickens, geese and doves.
Only guide dogs are allowed on the property. However, dogs on leads are welcome in the woodland and parkland walks.
Full details on the National Trust website www.nationaltrust.org.uk