Aberaeron
Parish in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.239, -4.26 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 45 62 |
| Population: | 1,422 |
| Dialling code: | 01545 (Llanarth) |
Aberaeron is a small coastal town and community in Ceredigion, Wales, sitting at the mouth of the River Aeron and opening onto Cardigan Bay. Its compact, early 19th‑century planned layout and row of colourful Regency‑style houses around the harbour give it a distinctive, almost seaside‑village charm, with a working harbour used by leisure craft and a modest local fishing fleet.
Historically a port serving the surrounding agricultural hinterland, the town now leans on tourism, hospitality and local crafts alongside farming, with cafes, galleries and small shops clustered by the quay. There’s a strong local identity and Welsh language presence, access to coastal walks and wildlife on the bay, and a quiet programme of community arts and food events that underline its appeal as a relaxed coastal centre rather than a busy resort.
Postcode districts covering Aberaeron
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 14.2 miles22.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberaeron Built-up area 0 miles0 km
- Henfynyw Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Aberaeron and Aberarth Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llanarth Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Ciliau Aeron Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Dyffryn Arth Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- New Quay Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Llanon Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Llannarth Ward 4.7 miles7.5 km
- New Quay and Llanllwchaearn Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Llanllwchaiarn Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Cross Inn Built-up area 5.3 miles8.5 km
Example postcodes in Aberaeron
SA46 0BD, SA46 0AQ, SA46 0EH, SA46 0DS, SA46 0BN, SA46 0AR, SA46 0AJ, SA46 0HY, SA46 0DU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 70.2 miles112.9 km
- Bristol Airport 88.5 miles142.4 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Borth Railway Station 19.5 miles31.4 km
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Schools in Aberaeron
- Gyfun Aberaeron Comprehensive Secondary
- Ysgol Gymunedol Gynradd Aberaeron Primary
Local points of interest
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Derry-Ormond Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Tresaith Beach Beach 13 miles21 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 14.5 miles23.3 km
- National Library of Wales Library 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 14.8 miles23.8 km