Aberystwyth
Built-up area in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.406, -4.064 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 59 80 |
| Population: | 18,749 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 |
Aberystwyth sits on the west coast of Ceredigion in Wales, where the River Ystwyth meets Cardigan Bay. The town is known for its Victorian seafront and promenade, the dramatic ruins of Aberystwyth Castle, and the presence of the important cultural institution, the National Library of Wales.
It’s a university town - home to Aberystwyth University - so higher education, tourism and the public sector are key to the local economy, and a steady student population helps give the place a lively arts and music scene. Coastal walks, a mix of independent shops and cafés, and community events give the town a relaxed, seaside character alongside its historic and academic heritage.
Postcode districts covering Aberystwyth
Neighbouring places
- Llanbadarn Fawr Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward 0.4 miles
- Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Ward 0.8 miles
- Aberystwyth Rheidol Ward 0.9 miles
- Faenor Parish 1.5 miles
- Llangorwen Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Llanfarian Parish 2.3 miles
- Tirymynach Parish 2.9 miles
- Bow Street Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Penrhyn-coch Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Llanilar Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Capel Bangor Built-up area 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Aberystwyth
SY23 2AY, SY23 3RT, SY23 2DJ, SY23 1SE, SY23 1PS, SY23 2BD, SY23 2ET, SY23 1NJ, SY23 1RJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 76.2 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 81.7 miles
- Aberystwyth railway station 0.9 miles
- Borth Railway Station 5.9 miles
Hotels in Aberystwyth Ad
- Starling Cloud 4
- gwesTY Guest House 4
- Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel 3
- Cymru Hotel
- Richmond Hotel 4
- Premier Inn Aberystwyth 3
- The Glengower
- Queensbridge Hotel
- Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns 4
- Harleys Aberystwyth 2
Schools in Aberystwyth
- Penglais School Secondary
- St Padarn's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymunedol Llwyn Yr Eos Primary
Local points of interest
- National Library of Wales Library 0.6 miles
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 0.7 miles
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 0.7 miles
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 0.8 miles
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 1 mile
- Commodore cinema Theatre 1.1 miles
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 1.2 miles
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 1.3 miles
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 8.8 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 12.3 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 12.6 miles
- Talybont Estate 14.4 miles