Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Ward in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.416, -4.075 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 58 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais sits on the coastal edge of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, taking in low-lying salt marsh and reclaimed land beside Cardigan Bay. The Welsh elements of its name - morfa for marsh and glais for stream - reflect the tidal landscape and small watercourses that shape the local topography, and the area benefits from coastal views and easy access to the town's promenade.
It is a mixed residential and light‑industrial neighbourhood influenced by proximity to the town centre and Aberystwyth University, so you get a blend of students, long‑term residents and local families; tourism and seaside trade sit alongside small businesses and community groups. The ward’s development was shaped by Victorian seafront growth and later housing expansion, and social life tends to revolve around local clubs, green spaces and the seafront, with a visible Welsh‑language presence typical of the county.
Postcode districts covering Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 0.8 miles1.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberystwyth Rheidol Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Llanbadarn Fawr Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Aberystwyth Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Llangorwen Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Faenor Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Tirymynach Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bow Street Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llanfarian Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Penrhyn-coch Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Llandre Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Geneu'r Glyn Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
SY23 2HA, SY23 2HL, SY23 2NL, SY23 1NX, SY23 1ER, SY23 2JX, SY23 2DX, SY23 2BJ, SY23 3UX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 77 miles124 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 81.4 miles131 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Borth Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Ad
- The Glengower
- Gwesty Cymru
- Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa 3
- Harry's Hotel & Restaurant 2
- Queensbridge Hotel
- The Four Seasons Hotel
- Harley's
Schools in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
- St Padarn's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- National Library of Wales Library 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Talybont Estate 13.7 miles22 km