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Aberystwyth Attractions & ActivitiesSightseeing
Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Address: Constitution Hill, Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, UK SY23 2DN
CONSTITUTION HILL. More than 2,000 years ago before television became the dominating pastime it is today, the camera obscura (Latin for "darkened room") was a favorite diversion. In 1985, a camera obscura was built on a 430-foot summit at the Aberystwyth Castle to replace the one built in the 1880's. This camera is...
Address: Constitution Hill, Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, UK SY23 2DN
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Since 1896, the trains of this historic railway have laboriously climbed the rugged terrain of Constitution Hill. Cliff Railway, Britain's longest electric railway, offers passengers expansive views of the town and seaside below. The ride is leisurely as the trolleys move along at the casual speed of four miles an...
Address: near Village of Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth SY23 3JL
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DEVIL'S BRIDGE. Three different roads meet to form three different bridges, one on top of another, that stretch across a deep ravine. Devil's Bridge is on the bottom and affords spectacular views of a number of rushing waterfalls that are as high as 300 feet in the air. To get to this site by rail, you can take the...
Address: New Promenade, near the pier, Aberystwyth, UK
NEW PROMENADE. This striking neo-Gothic edifice, located along the oceanfront, is one of the first things visitors see when arriving in Aberystwyth. It was originally planned to be a luxurious hotel, but due to financial difficulties, this intention wasn't fulfilled. The structure now serves as the university's...
Address: New Promenade, at Aberystwyth Castle, Aberystwyth, UK SN57 9816
NEW PROMENADE. The Angel of Peace is the name given to this breathtaking monument commemorating those who fought for freedom during World War II. This soaring structure sits on top of the hill overlooking the sea. The structure is so tall that the architect, when inspecting it, suffered from an attack of vertigo and...
Address: Park Ave, Aberystwyth, UK SY23 1PG
All Aboard! Hop on this unique narrow gauge steam train and enjoy the scenery as you are taken through the Rheidol Valley to Devil's Bridge. This railway, which first opened in 1902, was specially constructed to maneuver the curves and steep 600-foot inclines of the rugged terrain. Various attractions, including...
