Lampeter (Llanbedr Pont Steffan)
Ward in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.116, -4.077 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 57 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01570 |
Lampeter sits in a broad valley on the edge of rural Ceredigion in west Wales, with the River Teifi nearby and a landscape dominated by rolling hills and farmland. The town is small and compact, served by A‑roads that link it to neighbouring market towns and the coast, giving it a quiet, accessible feel that belies its regional importance.
Despite its size, Lampeter has a strong cultural and historic profile: it grew up as a market town and became notable in the 19th century with the foundation of St David’s College, now part of University of Wales Trinity Saint David, which brings a student presence and supporting economy to the area. Agriculture, local services, bilingual Welsh culture and occasional festivals shape community life, and the town retains a mix of historic buildings and practical amenities that serve a wide rural hinterland.
Postcode districts covering Lampeter
Most populated places nearby
- Ammanford 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Aberystwyth 20 miles32.3 km
- Carmarthen 20.4 miles32.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Lampeter Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Cwmann Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Llanfair Clydogau Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Pencarreg Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llangybi Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Llanwnnen Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Llanycrwys Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Cribyn Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Llanybydder Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Llanfihangel Ystrad Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Llanwenog Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Ystrad Aeron Built-up area 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in Lampeter
SA48 8LT, SA48 7DB, SA48 7ED, SA48 7EG, SA48 7AA, SA48 7BG, SA48 7EU, SA48 7DS, SA48 7JA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 58.8 miles94.6 km
- Bristol Airport 77.1 miles124 km
- Llanwrda Railway Station 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Llandovery Railway Station 14.3 miles23.1 km
Hotels in Lampeter Ad
Schools in Lampeter
- Ysgol Bro Pedr All ages
Local points of interest
- Derry-Ormond Estate 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 17 miles27.4 km
- Tresaith Beach Beach 18.7 miles30.1 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 19.2 miles30.8 km