Aberystwyth: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Aberystwyth Castle should be put on your itinerary when you go to this city. Built in around 13th century, this remarkable castle is a Grade I listed in Edwardian Fortress. What you will find in this castle nowadays are just the inner and middle walls of the remaining castle. About 4 minutes walk from the castle, you will arrive at War Memorial. This site was built in 1921 and considered one of the finest memorials in Britain.
Aberystwyth Castle
DOWNTOWN
Stroll around the heart of Aberystwyth and discover the Caredigion's heritage, art, and culture at Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum. The material evidence of country history between past and present could be found in this place. Visitors can also enjoy its cool events such as film nights, performances, and workshops. As well as being a thriving museum, this attraction also has a cafe serving local produce and a museum shop.
Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum
SHOPPING
Ambassadors is a truly paradise for shopaholic who want to hunt for local product souvenirs. This shop is full of interesting hand-made stuffs. You can find lovely selection of gifts such a purses, handbags, clothes, and many more. Once you need a break after do shopping, you can order an ice cream at its cafe.
Ambassadors
FOOD & DRINK
The local cuisine of Aberystwyth is basically some Welsh cuisine. You will usually find food includes laverbread, wels cakes and sausages as those had been a part of their history. You may try cawl as Welsh's traditional soup. It usually made from lamb or beef with leeks, potatoes, carrots and other vegetable. Another must try food is Welsh rabbit, toasted bread with cheese sauce. Beer and wine are the common drinks to complete Welsh dishes.
CULTURE
Holding a title of culture capital of Wales, Aberystwtyh has strong impacts on arts and culture. Besides the existence of many theatre and creative studio, the city is home to largest art centre of Wales. Moreover, the most dominated language spoken here is Welsh.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
To get a perfect trip in Aberystwtyh, you can go there during the summer time. It ranges between June to August. Those months are the hottest months and you is the peak of tourist season.
HOTEL
If you have enough budget, stay at the beautiful old property, the Nanteos Mansion hotel. This is an 18th-century former county house that now becomes a famous hotel. Because of its scenic woodland gardens and old structure of building, the hotel is listed as Grade I in Georgian building. When you want to experience seafront hotel, stay at The Glengower. This is a 3 star hotel that famous for its traditional pub. The rooms are all in upstairs and some of them offer a direct sea view from. It really close to the beach, so you can easily do surfing or just watching sunset on the terrace.
The Glengower
Nanteos Mansion
RESTAURANT
When you are looking for Welsh cuisine restaurant with a great spot, Pysgoty is where you should go. Located on the harbor front of the city, the restaurant offers you a stunning sea view while you taste their delicious local food or seafood. The outdoor seating area is within direct sight of sunset. Baravin is a fashionable and unique place to eat. It serves touch of Italian dishes but runs in a modern Welsh vibe. All the menu is excellent and cooked perfectly, also with reasonable prices.
Baravin
Pysgoty
CAFE
Go to Coffee#1 Aberystwyth for the great place to escape from the crowds. The cafe is located inside the old central hotel at downtown of the city. It boasts stunning character of the wonderful building. A wide range of coffee and delicious deserts are available to order. Caesars Cafe is another right choice to have excellent afternoon tea along with variety foods. The cafe always satisfies visitors with its service and affordable prices.
Coffee#1 Aberystwyth
Caesars Cafe
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Spending your night in Aberystwyth would not be perfect without heading to Rummers Wine Bar. This bar is divided into upstairs for nice eatery and basement for smugglers who enjoy the great music. Enjoy your drink or meal from upstairs while watching the other visitors enjoying themselves on the patio. While Inn On The Pier offers a spectacular Cardigan Bay view from the bar. It has huge selection of great beers and cocktails to drink. The bar is also children and dog friendly.
Rummers Wine Bar
Inn On The Pier
INTERESTING PLACE
Try a diverse way to enjoy the majestic panorama of the city through travel by train at Aberystwyth Cliff Railway. Constructed in 1896, this funicular railway takes visitors to the top of the Constitution Hill. Don't forget to visit Ceredigion Coast Path, a footpath on the coast of Ceredigion. Stroll the entire area and enjoy the amazing coast line and wildlife there.
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
Ceredigion Coast Path
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Aberystwyth Arts Centre is one of nicest spots to get captured. It is the largest art center in Wales and recognised as a national flagship for arts. Located in Penglais campus, this is becomes a production place for drama, dances, virtual arts and many more. To get nice gorgeous photo with nature scene, Constitution Hill is where you should go. Running between the town and coastal settlements, this attraction provides spectacular view of the town and Cardigan Bay.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Constitution Hill
