Travel to Aberystwyth

Travel to Aberystwyth

Situated in the heart of the west coast of Wales at the Ystwyth Rivers mouth, Aberystwths brilliant collection of historical ruins, pretty buildings, venerable educational institutions, highly regarded museums and idyllic countryside make this rather remote Welsh university town a vacation destination that you will not easily forget.

Transportation to Aberystwyth

Birmingham International Airport is the most convenient facility for accessing Aberystwyth, although there isnt really a British airport that is closely positioned to Aberystwyth. From the city of Birmingham, there are several transportation options to the town including trains and buses. The distance from Birmingham to Aberystwyth is approximately 124 miles (200kms).

What to see

On three sides, the Welsh town is surrounded by some of the most gorgeous countryside in the United Kingdom - the Rheidol Valley and the Plynlimon Mountains, which you can conveniently explore while travelling on one of the typical Welsh trains such as the Vale of Rheidol Railway. Ceredigion's Heritage Coast should not be missed, one of the most concentrated selections of beautiful, award-winning beaches in Great Britain.

The remains of the once-terrific concentric-shaped Aberystwyth Castle make a fascinating afternoon or mornings trip out. On the orders of King Edward, the construction of the castle began in 1277. The gigantic building was the pivotal southernmost connection of the defensive ring created by the other colossal fortresses of Builth, Conwy, Harlach, Caernarfon, Flint, Beaumaris, Flint, Builth and Rhuddlan.

The historic church in Llanbadarn Fawr is a rewarding stop, as is Wales National Library, where a large number of the finest literary gems of the Celtic countries and Wales are securely housed including the renowned Black Book of Carmarthen, the oldest preserved illuminating manuscript written in the Welsh language.

Daytrips

Llanbadarn Fawr's Church and the Aberystwyth Castles ruins are just two of the attractions which make excellent daytrips that are of historical interest. There are plenty of other interesting sights to find in this isolated, quaint Welsh town. There are many historical, Victorian buildings; a superb collection of ruins; outstanding museums and an abundance of natural beauty.

Activities and leisure

Aberystwyth has outstanding dining establishments and sufficient, reasonably priced accommodation options on offer. The towns nightlife is rather quiet, in keeping with the unique and traditional ambience of the town. The nightlife is centered around some traditional Welsh pubs and bars.

The swimming pool is the towns leisure centre, which can be found along Llanbadarn Road. Walking enthusiasts will love the town, as it is very compact and the majority of the attractions can all be reached on foot, while the surrounding countryside is one of the most wonderful in the country.

Safety issues

The town of Aberystwyth is practically crime-free. It is one of the few localities left in Great Britain where an unlocked door does not guarantee burglary. Obviously you should still keep an eye on your valuable belongings when visiting a crowded tourist attraction.

Should you wish to join the nightlife, keep your wallet in your front pocket. This way, you will most likely avoid unwanted interest. However, crime in this town is rather rare and there are no health threats in terms of communicable sicknesses, with the majority of the illnesses experienced by visitors being the effects of excessive alcohol consumption or small injuries incurred while sightseeing.