Ten things to do in Aberystwyth when you've got time on your hands.
1 Climb Up Consti
Walk (or ride) all the way to the top of Constitution Hill, enjoy the great views of the bay and spy on people using the Camera Obscura! And if you're up to it, why not carry on to Clarach?
2 Clamber Around the Castle
There's no point trying to pretend otherwise - there's not a lot left of the old castle! But the grounds are a nice place to spend some time on a sunny day, and what is left of the building is interesting to explore.
3 Picnic on Pen Dinas
Grab some friends and climb up towards the monument. Spread out the food and drink and spend a great afternoon doing nothing! More about Pen Dinas...
4 Call In At the Ceredigion Museum
Always worth a look, even if you think you've seen it all before, with a few interesting bits and pieces. The galleries have regular exhibitions and these are often quite worth seeing. More...
5 Walk the Prom
Walk, run or amble along the mile-and-a-half long promenade. Don't forget to 'kick the bar'!
6 Visit the Arts Centre
It seems a long way away, but it's only twenty minutes' walk - or an even shorter bus ride. There's always something to see - and it's free. Browse the exhibitions and the gift shop, catch a film or just gaze out at the bay from the café. "Arts" doens't mean "boring"! More...
7 Do Something Sporty
Plascrug Leisure Centre has swimming pools and good facilities for most sports. Guide to sports facilities...
8 Go to Devil's Bridge
If you live in Aber you've probably been there once, if at all, and probably ignore it as something a bit 'touristy'! But if the weather's fine it's great to visit. The bridges and waterfalls are always impressive and the journey there's certainly more than a little picturesque. The Vale of Rheidol Railway is the most enjoyable way to get there and isn't unreasonably priced.
9 Hop on the Train Up the Coast
For only a few pounds, you can get an Explorer ticket that gives you unlimited travel for a day on the trains between Aber, Machynlleth and Pwllheli. Visit the popular seaside resort of Barmouth, catch a bus or walk from Minffordd to the famous and colourful village of Portmeirion, explore Harlech and its castle or call in at the small market town of Machynlleth. More...
10 See if Anything's Happening
The What's On listings (see) can help you find out about events in Aberystwyth. And there's bound to be more events that aren't listed, too.
This page updated 19-Mar-2006