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Known for
The camera obscura, the pier, the cliff railway, the National Library of Wales and a university town on Cardigan Bay with a real beach and genuine bohemian character
A little history
A Victorian resort and market town that became home to the National Library of Wales and the oldest university college in Wales (1872). The castle was built by Edward I — and dismantled by Parliamentarians during the Civil War.
Pier Street and Great Darkgate Street for independent food and coffee. The cliff railway up to Constitution Hill is genuinely atmospheric. The Thursday market.
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Food & drink in Aberystwyth
Great Darkgate Street and Pier Street have good independent cafes and restaurants. The Thursday market for local produce. The university supports a lively food culture.
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Aberystwyth's independent businesses are sustained by the university and summer tourism. Great Darkgate Street is the key independent food and retail street.
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Frequently asked questions
Aberystwyth is a place in Ceredigion known for the camera obscura, the pier, the cliff railway, the National Library of Wales and a university town on Cardigan Bay with a real beach and genuine bohemian character. A Victorian resort and market town that became home to the National Library of Wales and the oldest university college in Wales (1872). The population is around 20,000.
Great Darkgate Street and Pier Street have good independent cafes and restaurants. The Thursday market for local produce. The university supports a lively food culture.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Aberystwyth and across Ceredigion. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Aberystwyth businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Aberystwyth and the wider Ceredigion area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Aberystwyth and the surrounding area in Ceredigion, including North Beach, South Beach, Penglais, Penparcau, Llanbadarn Fawr, Bow Street, Capel Seion and Rhydyfelin.
