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 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aberystwyth Rheidol Ward 0.5 miles
- Llanbadarn Fawr Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Aberystwyth Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward 1.1 miles
- Llangorwen Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Faenor Parish 1.5 miles
- Tirymynach Parish 2.5 miles
- Bow Street Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Llanfarian Parish 3.1 miles
- Penrhyn-coch Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Llandre Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Geneu'r Glyn Parish 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
SY23 2JD, SY23 2BY, SY23 1LU, SY23 3FS, SY23 2BS, SY23 1ED, SY23 2NL, SY23 1NJ, SY23 3DE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 77 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 81.4 miles
- Aberystwyth railway station 0.3 miles
- Borth Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Ad
- Cymru Hotel
- Richmond Hotel 4
- Premier Inn Aberystwyth 3
- The Glengower
- Queensbridge Hotel
- Harleys Aberystwyth 2
- Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa 3
- 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 miles
- Commodore cinema Theatre 0.4 miles
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 0.4 miles
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 0.5 miles
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 0.5 miles
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 0.5 miles
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 0.6 miles
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 0.7 miles
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 8.2 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 11.6 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 12.8 miles
- Talybont Estate 13.7 miles