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Camera Obscura
Cliff Terrace,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 2DN
Tel: 01970 617642
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On Aberystwyth’s Constitution Hill – known by locals as ‘Consti’ – stands one of the world’s largest Camera Obscurae. From here, visitors may obtain the most spectacular views; on a clear day 26 Welsh peaks – including Snowdon – are visible, and the uninterrupted view of a 60 mile stretch of Cardigan Bay is a perfect photographic opportunity. A 14” lens reflects the panoramic view onto a screen in the darkened viewing gallery.
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Aberystwyth Castle
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion
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Aberystwyth Castle was built during the late 13 th Century, during a very turbulent period in Welsh history. It still stands overlooking the town today, but was partly destroyed by Parliamentarian forces in 1647. Some of the original stonework from the castle has been used for buildings in the town, and the site of the ruin affords breathtaking views of Cardigan Bay.
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The National Library of Wales
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3BU
Tel: 01970 632800
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Aberystwyth is home to the National Library of Wales, and it houses extensive records that will prove invaluable to genealogists and those interested in family and local history. There are also copies of every printed work published in the UK and Ireland, and special events, workshops and lectures are held throughout the year.
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Cliff Railway
Cliff Terrace,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 2DN
Tel: 01970 617642
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The cliff railway at Aberystwyth runs up Constitution Hill, and is the longest of its type in the UK. The railway first opened in 1896, and was originally powered by water and gravity, but was converted to electricity in the 1920s. The motor hauls carriages along the 778 feet of track at a sedate pace, allowing visitors plenty of time to enjoy the breathtaking vista.
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Llywernog Silver Lead Mine
Ponterwyd,
Near Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AB
Tel: 01970 890620
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Llywernog Silver Lead Mine is 10 miles to the east of Aberystwyth. Known locally as Gwaith Poole, meaning Poole’s mine, it offers a fascinating insight into the mining of silver and lead ores – the minerals that fuelled Aberystwyth’s prosperity from the 18 th to the 20 th Century. The museum opened in 1973, and is constantly evolving, and is helping to preserve the mining traditions of the Vale of Rheidol.
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Vale of Rheidol Railway
Park Avenue,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 1PG
Tel: 01970 625819
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The Vale of Rheidol Railway offers visitors an unforgettable 12-mile journey, powered by vintage steam engines, through the beautiful scenery of the Vale of Rheidol. Originally built at the turn of the 20 th Century to haul timber, lead and silver, the railway is now owned and run by enthusiasts, who are constantly working to maintain and improve the historic line and the wonderful engines that run along its length, from Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge.
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