Llanfarian
Ward in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.372, -4.058 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 60 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
The ward of Llanfarian lies a short distance south‑west of Aberystwyth in rural Ceredigion, Wales. It covers a scattering of villages and hamlets along the valley of the River Ystwyth, with rolling farmland, hedgerows and attractive country lanes that make it popular with walkers and those wanting quick access to the coast and town.
Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, though many residents commute into Aberystwyth or work at Aberystwyth University, so the area combines traditional rural life with a commuter community; Welsh language and village social life are still evident. The ward also shares in the wider Ystwyth valley's 19th‑century mining and industrial heritage, leaving historical features and a sense of local history that interest visitors and residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Llanfarian
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 2.3 miles3.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanfarian Parish 0 miles0 km
- Llanilar Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Aberystwyth Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Llanbadarn Fawr Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Aberystwyth Rheidol Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Ystwyth Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Faenor Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Capel Bangor Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Llangorwen Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Trawsgoed Parish 4.7 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in Llanfarian
SY23 3FF, SY23 4DE, SY23 4BL, SY23 1NS, SY23 3JH, SY23 4EA, SY23 4BS, SY23 3JB, SY23 9BQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 74 miles119.1 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 83.3 miles134.1 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 3 miles4.9 km
- Borth Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Llanfarian Ad
- Aberystwyth Park Lodge 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Gwesty Cymru 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Glengower 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Penrhos Park 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Harry's Hotel & Restaurant 2 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Castle Hotel 3 miles4.9 km
- Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Hafod Hotel 4 8.7 miles14.1 km
- The Pier 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The George Borrow Hotel 2 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Llanfarian
- Ysgol Gymunedol Llanfarian Primary
Local points of interest
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 2.9 miles4.6 km
- National Library of Wales Library 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 3 miles4.8 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 3 miles4.9 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 14.6 miles23.6 km