Built-up area in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.406, -4.064 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 59 80 |
| Population: | 18,749 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 |
Aberystwyth sits on the west coast of Ceredigion in Wales, where the River Ystwyth meets Cardigan Bay. The town is known for its Victorian seafront and promenade, the dramatic ruins of Aberystwyth Castle, and the presence of the important cultural institution, the National Library of Wales.
It’s a university town - home to Aberystwyth University - so higher education, tourism and the public sector are key to the local economy, and a steady student population helps give the place a lively arts and music scene. Coastal walks, a mix of independent shops and cafés, and community events give the town a relaxed, seaside character alongside its historic and academic heritage.
SY23 2EW, SY23 9BZ, SY23 2EG, SY23 1DL, SY23 1LS, SY23 2AP, SY23 3AX, SY23 1SG, SY23 1LB, SY23 1HX