Places Of Interest
With its rich mining heritage, respected educational institutions and being steeped in medieval history Aberystwyth and County Ceredigion have plenty of historic sites and places of interest for you to see.
With so much to see here you’re going to be spoilt for choice. But are you really going to complain if you have to visit again to see some more?
We didn’t think so!
In Town
Castle Ruins:
Historic Grounds Overlooking The Bay
National Library of Wales:
One Of The Great Libraries Of The World
Old College:
The Iconic Symbol Of Aberystwyth University
Parc Penglais:
Beautiful Woodland, Given To Aberystwyth By The University
Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway:
A Heritage Steam Railway Offering Amazing Views Over The Rheidol Valley
War Memorial:
The Most Spectacular War Memorial In Britain
Out Of Town:
Centre for Alternative Technology:
Hands On Displays And Information About Sustainable Living
Devils Bridge Waterfalls:
World Famous Waterfalls Cascading Into The Rheidol Gorge
Dyfi Furnace:
An 18th Century Iron Furnace And Waterwheel
Dyfi Osprey Project:
Home To A Pair Of These Rare And Wonderful Birds
Llanachaeron Estate:
A Wonderful National Trust Estate And Working Farm
Rheidol Valley:
Crystal Clear Waters, And Beautiful Forest
Strata Florida Abbey:
A 12th Century Welsh Abbey In The Heart Of The Countryside
The Sunken Forest:
Now Covered By The Incoming Tides, Dating Back To 1500BC
Ynys Hir:
A Beautiful RSPB reserve in the Dyfi Valley
