Aberaeron and Aberarth (Aberaeron ac Aber-arth)
Ward in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.24, -4.23 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 47 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01974 (Llanon) |
Aberaeron is a compact Georgian harbour town on the Ceredigion coast at the mouth of the River Aeron, instantly recognisable for its row of brightly painted houses and small, attractive harbour. Originally developed in the early 19th century, it now balances a working marina and fishing heritage with a lively visitor scene of independent shops, cafes, galleries and occasional festivals, and remains a popular base for sailing and coastal walks.
Aberarth is a smaller coastal village a few miles west, with a long beach backed by low cliffs and dunes and a stretch of the Ceredigion Coast Path that attracts walkers and anglers. Together the communities form a ward whose economy leans on tourism, agriculture and local services, and which retains a strong Welsh cultural feel alongside a mixture of long‑standing residents and holiday homeowners.
Postcode districts covering Aberaeron and Aberarth
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aberaeron Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Henfynyw Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Dyffryn Arth Parish 2.8 miles
- Ciliau Aeron Parish 3 miles
- Llanon Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Llansantffraed Parish 4.2 miles
- Llansanffraid Ward 4.4 miles
- Llanarth Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Llannarth Ward 5 miles
- Ystrad Aeron Built-up area 5.1 miles
- New Quay Built-up area 5.7 miles
- New Quay and Llanllwchaearn Ward 5.8 miles
Example postcodes in Aberaeron and Aberarth
SA46 0ER, SA46 0AH, SA46 0BT, SA46 0EA, SA46 0BY, SA46 0BA, SA46 0BL, SA46 0AY, SA46 0DA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 69.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 87.6 miles
- Aberystwyth railway station 13.6 miles
- Borth Railway Station 19 miles
Hotels in Aberaeron and Aberarth Ad
Schools in Aberaeron and Aberarth
- Gyfun Aberaeron Comprehensive Secondary
- Ysgol Gymunedol Gynradd Aberaeron Primary
Local points of interest
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 5.6 miles
- Derry-Ormond Estate 9.3 miles
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 11.6 miles
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 13.2 miles
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 13.5 miles
- Commodore cinema Theatre 13.7 miles
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 13.8 miles
- National Library of Wales Library 13.9 miles
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 14 miles
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 14.1 miles
- Tresaith Beach Beach 14.1 miles