Things to do on Cardigan Bay
Teifi Valley
The River Teifi, which flows along the borders of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, is 75 miles long and runs from the mysterious Teifi Pools (Llyn Teifi) in the Cambrian Mountains down to the sea at Cardigan. The steeply wooded valleys of tributaries like the Ceri and the Cych are supposedly where a...
Cardigan Island Farm Park
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park is a wonderful natural tourist attraction with superb panoramic views over Cardigan Island, the estuary of the River Teifi, the Pembrokeshire National Park, Poppit Sands and Cardigan Bay. Atlantic Grey Seals inhabit...
Honorwood Flocks
The Honorwood Flocks are based at Cefn Llanfair which is a small working farm situated on a plateau above the beautiful Teifi Valley near the village of Llandysul, specializing in the breeding and keeping of Shetland, Icelandic, Soay, and Jacob sheep together with white Angora Goats. The sheep...
Newcastle Emlyn Castle
The time-worn remains of the castle at Newcastle Emlyn are to be found on a picturesque, grassy site overlooking a loop of the River Teifi. The Castle dates from the 13th Century, was strengthened in the 14th century, was then badly damaged in the 15th century and ruined in the Civil War when the...
Aberystwyth Castle
The original castle was built on the present site by Llywelyn the Great, it changed hands several times before finally became useless against new weapons. The last castle built at Aberystwyth was considered to be among the greatest in Wales, but today lies entirely ruined. As early as the 14th...
West Wales Museum of Childhood
The Museum of Childhood has several exhibitions of toys including displays of costume and Welsh traditions and an old-fashioned toyshop. The 'Oriel Amser' (Gallery of Time) features a 100-year timeline from 1900 to the present day as well as themed displays of dolls, soft toys and many others. An...
Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine
Llywernog Silver Lead Mine is an authentic 18th century silver mine which is now a fascinating and educational family adventure and a Prince of Wales award-winning museum. You can explore the Miners Trail, self-guide footpath around the old workings of the 7 acre mine site, or go deep underground...
National Wool Museum
The National Wool Museum is housed in the former Cambrian Mills in the village of Dre-fach Felindre which used to be the centre of a thriving woollen industry. Visit the restored listed mill buildings and see the historic machinery. Families can have fun following the specially designed trail, 'A...
Corris Mine Explorers
Hidden in the hills above Corris are miles of tunnels and vast caverns, the surviving workings of a, once thriving, Welsh Slate Mine. Discover things abandoned by the miners when they left, from winching machines, candles and cigarette packets and feel the mine come alive as stories of life in the...
Museum of Internal Fire
The museum, dedicated to the internal combustion engine, includes many examples of early British oil engines, gas turbines, petrol and diesel. Many of these preserved engines are working, thus allowing visitors the opportunity to appreciate the sound and feel of the engines at work, evoking a...
Centre for Alternative Technology
Welcome to Europe’s leading Eco Centre The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a nationally and internationally renowned visitor centre. With over 7 acres of hands-on displays and beautiful organic gardens, CAT inspires thousands of visitors every year. Based in beautiful mid-Wales, the...
New Quay Honey Farm
New Quay Honey Farm has an indoor live bee exhibition, the largest of its kind in Wales. Bees can be seen working in a variety of natural habitats and also in man-made hives which open to show the mysteries of the bees' nest. All these displays can be viewed behind glass in complete safety. There...
Felinwynt Rain Forest Centre
Experience a mini-rainforest with exotic plants and free flying tropical butterflies, accompanied by the actual sounds of the Peruvian rainforest. Waterfalls, streams and ponds add to the humidity and the owner John Devereux is your personal guide. Watch butterflies at close quarters and see how...
Llanerchaeron
Llanerchaeron is an 18th-century Welsh gentry estate built by John Nash which is now in the care of the National Trust. It is set in the beautiful Aeron valley with extensive estate and parkland walks. It has many unaltered features including the dairy, laundry, brewery and salting house and a...
SeaMor Boat Trips
Do something different this holiday! Hire a commercially coded and licensed motorboat Islander for a fabulous day out for the whole family. Let us make your holiday a little more special. Observe seabirds, seals, porpoises and dolphins with a marine biologist and experienced skipper. Take part...
A Bay To Remember
Fully-guided marine tours suitable for all ages using a modern purpose built vessel with all the latest equipment. Trips of between 1 and 1 1/2 hours exploring Cardigan Island, Mwnt, Aberporth and Cemaes Head. Bottlenose Dolphins, Atlantic Grey Seals and a variety of bird life, together with...
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) was established in 1996 as a non-profit organisation dedicated to conserving Cardigan Bay’s marine wildlife through education and research. Based in a heritage building in the heart of New Quay, overlooking the beautiful beach and harbour, the...
SeaMor Scuba Diving
SCUBA DIVE Discover the underwater wonders of West Wales with a qualified PADI Instructor & marine biologist. Join us onboard the dive boat Islander for a guided dive off New Quay Bay, look for the seals at Seal’s Bay, see guillemots swim underwater and hear the dolphins echolocate! Be amazed at...
Cardigan Bay Watersports
Cardigan Bay Watersports, situated in the middle of beautiful Cardigan Bay, is sheltered from prevailing winds and offers ideal conditions for all levels of experience and ability from 8 years up. A variety of water sports is on offer including windsurfing, kayaking, dinghy sailing, yacht...
Bay Sports
Welcome to Baysports - Here you will find a huge selection of the world’s most popular brands in surf ware, wetsuits, luggage and accessories for all ages. Brands like Billabong, Quiksilver, O’Neill, Roxy and Superdry. We are open 7 days a week in our retail shop at 30 High Street, Cardigan...
