Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay

Fresh air, freedom and adventure make Cardigan Bay and Ceredigion the perfect destination for a get away from it all break or full-on family holiday. Take a dolphin spotting boat trip, walk the coast path, catch a wave or simply enjoy some family fun at our Blue Flag beaches. Head inland for mountain lakes and waterfalls, market towns and romantic wilderness.

Map highlighting the mid Wales region

New Quay harbour from above.

Three children running in the shallows of the sea on a beach.

Ceredigion - a perfect mix of coast and countryside

Here's our guide to the top things to see and do in Ceredigion.

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Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay

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Der Fluss Teifi in Cardigan.

Discovering the hidden treasures of Cardigan

New Cardigan devotee Jude Rogers shares her favourite things to do in the area.

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Mid Wales

Der hübsche Ort Aberaeron.

Enchanting Aberaeron

Discover great food, natural wonders, historic landscapes and a proud heritage in Aberaeron, Mid Wales.

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Mid Wales

Two girls in front of the sea with Constitution Hill in the background

Road tripping back to Aberystwyth

Comedy writer and performer Esyllt Sears' favourite places to visit near her hometown, Aberystwyth.

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Mid Wales

River Teifi in low light with boars on the river.

Teifi Valley adventures

Discover the best things to see, eat, drink and do along the shores of the River Teifi.

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Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay

Man standing by sea at Whitesands Bay, Pembrokeshire, Westwales.

Explore our wonderful beaches

Thanks to the Blue Flag scheme, our beaches have had quite a few red carpet moments.

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Views of Aberystwyth bay from the Cliff top railway.

An insider's guide to Aberystwyth

Discover the best places to stay, eat amazing food, shop and chill out in Ceredigion's largest town.

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Chocolate hearts created by Wickedly Welsh Chocolate Company.

Sample sweet treats along The Coastal Way

Take a trip along Wales' Coastal Way, where you can see how chocolate, ice cream and honey are made.

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Inside a large venue where people are watching a comedy show

Laughing all the way to Aberystwyth

Esyllt Sears tells us why the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival should be on any comedy fan's list.

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Close up of dolphin coming out of water

Dolphin sightseeing hot-spots

Find the best locations for year round dolphin-spotting on the west coast of Wales in Cardigan Bay.

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Cardigan Bay coastal adventures

Activities, adventures and attractions near Cardigan Bay in Mid Wales.

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Der Fluss Teifi in Cardigan.

A Cilgerran to Cardigan walk through history

Follow the River Teifi from Cilgerran Castle to the sea along this fascinating six-mile (10km) walk.

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A harbour town with colourful houses.

Discover the coastal communities of Wales

Discover some of our favourite picturesque harbours and colourful seafronts to lose yourself in.

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close up of pizza and hand.

Heart of fire by the river

Here's the story behind Pizzatipi in Cardigan, home to some of the best pizza around.

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man and two children walking with view towards Aberystwyth coast.

Calming seaside towns

Discover some of the seaside towns and historic features in coastal Mid Wales.

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Bishop's Palace with St Davids Cathedral in the background.

Saints and sea views

A two day itinerary to explore The Coastal Way in Wales from St Davids to Aberystwyth.

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Three different colours of beer in pint glasses engraved with Bluestone Brewing Co Limited.

Tipples tours on The Coastal Way

Discover wine, gin, whisky, ale and other tipples made along Wales' Coastal Way.

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People on a boat spotting dolphins

Ever seen a dolphin leap from the ocean?

Take a boat trip from New Quay to explore the rich marine wildlife in their natural habitat.

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Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay

Image of a dome tent and a small hut in a field.

Festival adventures at Fforest

Fforest Gather is Wales' smallest festival, offering a new kind of family friendly holiday.

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West Wales

Chefs cooking at Fforest.

Head to fforest for a feast

Transport yourself back to nature at Ceredigion's fforest farm and indulge in a feast weekend.

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West Wales