No visit to Aberystwyth feels quite complete without walking along the promenade and spending some time on the Royal Pier. The pier first opened in 1865 and was the first pleasure pier in Wales. Today it combines its historic seaside location with food, drinks, arcade games and a growing collection of competitive social activities. Families can visit the arcade, pick up something to eat or enjoy the views across Cardigan Bay. Adults and older groups can also try activities in

At the northern end of Aberystwyth promenade, Constitution Hill rises steeply above the sea. You can walk to the summit, but Aberystwyth Cliff Railway provides a much more relaxing alternative. The railway carries visitors from the bottom of the hill to the summit, avoiding the climb while still delivering the reward. From the top, you can enjoy wide views across Aberystwyth, Cardigan Bay and the surrounding coast. On a clear day, this is one of the best places from which to

Do not be misled by the word “library”. The National Library of Wales is not somewhere visitors are expected to sit silently in a corner while somebody watches them suspiciously over a pair of glasses. It is one of Wales’s major cultural institutions and holds collections connected to the country’s history, language, literature, art, photography, maps, music and public life. Visitors can explore a changing programme of free exhibitions that brings items from those collections

Aberystwyth Arts Centre is one of those places where you can arrive planning to look at an exhibition and somehow leave several hours later after watching a film, buying something from the shop and stopping for coffee. Located on Aberystwyth University’s campus, it is a major centre for arts, culture and entertainment in Mid Wales. Its varied programme includes cinema, theatre, music, comedy, dance, family performances, exhibitions, workshops and creative courses. Because the

You do not need complicated equipment or an ambitious itinerary to enjoy Borth. Sometimes the best holiday activity is simply choosing a direction and walking beside the sea. The long beach stretches north from the village towards Ynyslas, providing plenty of opportunities for gentle walks. Depending on the tide and conditions, you can wander along the sand, return through the village or continue towards the dunes and nature reserve. The Wales Coast Path also passes through t