Aberystwyth

Now Aberystwyth is one of those places that I have loved for a very long time because I have visited hundreds of times and each time I love the place more. It is in Wales and is one of those places you can visit for a couple of hours or for a whole day and it is up to you as there is plenty to do depending on what you fancy. I will let you know why I love Aberystwyth. Ok how to find: Aberystwyth SY23 1DG This address will take you right into the heart of Aberystwyth if you are driving and you will see signs for the numerous car parks and we have never had a problem parking here at any time of the year. Aberystwyth has a train ...  Read the complete review

After visiting Wales pretty much my whole life it can be expected that I have visited the town of Aberystwyth around a thousand times. Whenever we go to Wales, even for a weekend, it seems we have to visit the town. As one of the main towns in Wales it does have a reputation, but for those who are unknowing I will tell you some things about it and why I like the place. Aberystwyth is located in the far west of Wales. It is on the coast and approximately sixty miles away from Welshpool. If you follow the signs from Welshpool to Machyllenth and then follow the signs to Aberystwyth it should take you about one hour from Welshpool to get there. Or if you want to ...  Read the complete review

This year I graduated from the university of Wales Aberystwyth and I've been visiting the place for all my life so I thought I'd give a little guide to the town of Aberystwyth. Aberystwyth is a small(ish) coastal town situated in the mid Wales county of Ceredigion and lies in the middle of Cardigan Bay. The town centre lies between three hills with Penglais hill to the East, Constitution to the North and Pendinas to the South. It's known primarily as home to the university but has also long been a popular tourist destination that has several attractions on offer. The resident population of the town is relatively small at around 8-9 thousand although this ...  Read the complete review

Ok - not true, not unless you inhabit the world imagined by Malcolm Pryce in his two amusing and excellent books (Aberystwyth Mon Amour and Last Tango in Aberystwyth). The town I know is more mainstream but is definitely a town with beguiling charm. It is heavily dependent on the University for its livelihood, but its presence has blessed the town with more assets than you might expect - for one so small and remote (approx 12,000 people). So why visit when it takes forever to get to, whether by train or car? For the journey as a starter. The road into Aberystwyth from Llangurig is arguably one of the most beautiful in the UK, as it ...  Read the complete review

First, the disclaimer. This op is really a "Wales in General" review, but since that category doesn't exist, and I want to publish this while the days are still long enough for the route to be followed (we took twelve hours door to door for the round trip, and that was rushing a little in some places), it's going here as the destination was Aberystwyth, even though most of the day was spent on the roads of mid-Wales. (I'm intrigued to see the "auction at eBay" button, incidentally - do Dooyoo know something we don't...?) This trip started as something of a novelty family get-together - "let's all go to the seaside for ...  Read the complete review