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Cambrian Safaris

Tours in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales “Discover the Wild Tranquility” A Land Rover experience into the Cambrian Mountains and valleys near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion’s Uplands. The best tours are a whole day out, but a half-day can cover a good area too. We also offer a shorter 2 hour trip, but be aware – the time flies by! Our aim is to show you places you might not have...

Vale of Rheidol Railway

The Vale of Rheidol Railway re-creates the Edwardian spirit of adventure. Step aboard one of our restored steam trains for a stunning journey along the Rheidol Valley. Since opening in 1902, millions have enjoyed the scenic trip through the ancient woodlands to Devil’s Bridge, home of the famous waterfalls (separate attraction, fee applies), nestled in the astounding Cambrian Mountains. See the countryside change as you travel through wide open fields...

Welsh Blankets

Jane Beck at Welsh Blankets has an extensive knowledge of the Welsh woollen Industry for Welsh Blankets and Welsh Quilts, living on the borders of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, an area well known for its commercialisation of the Wool Trade. Jane has a personal collection of treasured nineteenth Century and early Twentieth Century Welsh blankets, shawls and quilts from all over Wales. As a member of The Welsh Mills Society, Jane is...

Cariad Glass

Cariad Glass is based in the small market town of Llandysul, overlooking the picturesque River Teifi; (Cariad means ‘sweetheart’ in Welsh). The beauty of the surrounding landscape of rural West Wales is inspirational to Chris, as is apparent in his work. Chris has been working with glass for many years, specialising in leaded lights and copper foiling techniques, as well as painted glass work. As a skilled craftsperson, Chris combines...

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 provide wonderful natural coloured fleeces and each batch of fleece spun will always give a unique and different effect. The Angora goat...

Tregaron Trotting Club

Harness Racing has a long established tradition in mid-Wales. The county of Ceredigion plays hosts to the richest and most prestigious harness race meetings in the UK. During the summer months hundreds of horses and thousands of spectators from Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales make their way to some of most beautifully situated race tracks in the UK. The tracks are all half-mile grass tracks, ensuring that as a spectator...

The Talyllyn Railway

The Talyllyn Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway, set in the beautiful Mid-Wales countryside. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol. As the World’s first preserved railway, the Talyllyn Railway celebrated 60 years of preservation in 2011. Built on a gauge of 2 feet 3 inches, the Talyllyn Railway is one of...

Lampeter Farmers' Market

Lampeter Market takes place on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month between 10am and 1pm on the University campus. The purpose of the market is to provide an opportunity to buy local food and craft. Bread, cheese, fruit, vegetables, chutneys, jams, cakes, pork, beef, mushrooms, glass-ware, unique clothing and wood crafts are just some of the items available to purchase. At the same time giving local producers the...

Aberystwyth Farmers' Market

Welcome to Aberyswyth Farmers’ Market. The market was launched in 2000 and continues to be a success, hosting up to 30 stalls on the first and third Saturdays of every month. At the market you will find regional and seasonal vegetables, local cheeses, free-range eggs, rare-breed and locally raised meat and poultry, local honey, artisan breads, home-made cakes and pies, with certified organic produce and specialist items including vegetarian, vegan...

The Red Kite Feeding Centre

The Red Kite Feeding Station fits naturally into the landscape providing the ideal opportunity to see Red Kites, Buzzards and other birds feeding. On the western side of the Black Mountain not far from Llandovery or Llandeilo, the specially built hide allows visitors to sit merely feet away from the diving birds. Usually around 50 Red Kites may be seen gathering in the skies above before diving down for their...

Things to do in Ceredigion