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Known for
The University of Wales Lampeter (one of the smallest and oldest universities in Britain), the collegiate buildings, the Teifi Valley, and a small Welsh market town of surprising academic distinction
A little history
St David's University College, Lampeter was founded in 1822 — making it the oldest university in Wales and the third oldest in England and Wales. The collegiate buildings, designed to resemble an Oxford college, are remarkable for a small Welsh town.
The university grounds are open and beautiful — particularly the neo-Gothic buildings. The Teifi Valley for fishing and walking. The town has good independent shops.
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Food & drink in Lampeter
The university community supports independent cafes and restaurants. The Wednesday market for local Welsh produce.
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Lampeter is a place in Ceredigion known for the University of Wales Lampeter (one of the smallest and oldest universities in Britain), the collegiate buildings, the Teifi Valley, and a small Welsh market town of surprising academic distinction. St David's University College, Lampeter was founded in 1822 — making it the oldest university in Wales and the third oldest in England and Wales. The population is around 3,000.
The university community supports independent cafes and restaurants. The Wednesday market for local Welsh produce.
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Roam covers Lampeter and the surrounding area in Ceredigion, including Tregaron, Aberaeron, Llanybydder, Pontrhydfendigaid, New Quay, Llandewi Brefi, Cellan and Silian.
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