Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth

Book a caravan holiday to Aberystwyth, and you are guaranteed all the usual stuff you’d expect from a good old-fashioned seaside holiday – gorgeous beaches, amusement arcades, a promenade and a pier.

Why Book A Caravan Holiday In Aberystwith?

You can expect a whole lot from this enchanting Welsh town, but let’s get the beach stuff out of the way first! Aberystwyth offers visitors sheltered beaches, perfect for romantic strolls with that special someone, family days out rock pooling, picnicking and building sandcastles, or having a go at all kinds of water sports activities with friends. Nearby beaches worth exploring include Borth, Cardigan Bay and New Quay.

Along with its beach, Aberystwyth is known for its mile-long Victorian promenade and the oldest pier in Wales (built in 1864). Bringing things bang up to date, Aberystwyth Arts Centre is famous far and wide as a thriving hub of arts and culture with a 112-seater auditorium showing the latest movies, classic films and live-streaming theatre shows. The centre has events and exhibitions throughout the year, so it’s well worth checking out what’s on while you’re here. One visit to Aberystwyth and it’s not hard to see why it is known as the ‘culture capital of Wales’. The town claims to be home to the world’s largest camera obscura, and the walk up Constitution Hill is well worth the panoramic views at the top, which take in more than 1,000 square miles of stunning coastline and countryside. Aberystwyth is the perfect base from which to explore the 180-mile Coastal Way, which takes in the entire coastline of Cardigan Bay. as well as offering a choice of walks, hikes and trails, visitors can navigate the Coastal Way by bike along the water or by train, all of which are rewarded with some simply sublime views along the way.

Things To Do In Aberystwith

The town is also ideally placed in between the equally endearing location of St David’s, famous as a place of pilgrimage and now known as being the smallest city in Britain, and picturesque Aberdaron, which, thanks to its beautiful sandy beach, is something of a Mecca for watersports enthusiasts. Both are well worth a visit while on a caravan holiday in Aberystwyth.

For a more relaxing way to soak up the beauty of the surrounding Ceredigion countryside, take a trip on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, which has been running since 1902 and takes passengers through the stunning valleys of Rheidol, where as well as the captivating countryside, you can look out for birds of prey along the way. The train runs from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge Falls, spectacular waterfalls that are a sight to behold and are particularly picture-worthy, so don’t forget your camera!

For a family day out popular with adults and children, take a trip to Borth Animalarium, a family-run, dog-friendly animal sanctuary. Here, you will find an endearing collection of domestic and farmyard animals. Visitors can get up close and personal with the animals with petting zones and daily feeding times. There are two outdoor play areas designed to tire the children out, and the 12-acre site boasts some beautiful animal trails, there is a café and gift shop so you can take home a memento of your outing.

For a holiday full of variety from beaches and countryside to history and culture, a caravan holiday to Aberystwyth offers so much more than a bog-standard seaside holiday. It guarantees visitors a unique Welsh welcome and memories to treasure forever.