Passengers can enjoy magnificent views from the carriages of the Vale of Rheidol Railway as it rises 600 feet on its twelve mile journey from...

The gently sloping sand and shingle beach rests in a sheltered bay. Donkeys, bouncy castle and ’tea cup’ rides, ensure there is plenty of entertainment...

Pendinas is a prominent hill near the coast on the south side of the River Rheidol at Aberystwyth. Crowning the 415 foot high summit is...

This pristine promenade is one of the longest in Britain at 1.5 miles, located along the breathtaking Aberystwyth seafront. The lamposts are strung with lights,...

Aberystwyth harbour was redeveloped into Aberystwyth marina in 1995. It now provides berths for more than 100 vessels and offers a stunning setting for visitors...

St Michael’s church stands on Aberystwyth seafront next to the Old College and the castle ruins and, as such, forms part of the historic landscape...

Located in the heart of the county, this museum is dedicated to the region and contains a vast collection of artefacts, archaeological finds, documents, maps...

Built in the 13th century by Edward I, Aberystwyth Castle has had a turbulent history, having been rebuilt several times. It was destroyed once...

The Nationa Library of Wales is a large collection that has been brought together over many hundreds of years of history. An important place...

This brilliant collection and archive brings together a massive series of pieces of film, television and music that are related to the Welsh people and...

Constitution Hill offers great views over Cardigan Bay, and an easy way to reach the top is by taking the Aberystwyth Electric CLiff Railway. Having...

One of Aberystwyth’s most fascinating and enjoyable attractions is its Victorian cliff railway that opened in 1896 when the town’s tourist trade was in its...

Located on the grounds of the university, this multi-purpose arts centre is one of the best loved and most used parts of the local arts...

Gregynog Gallery is located at the heart of the community and represents one of the main cultural points of exchange and exhibition in this area....

The mine dates from the 18th and 19th centuries and has been fully restored, making it one of the few remaining water-powered silver-lead mines of...

Llyn Barfog (Bearded Lake) lies in hilly countryside above the River Dyfi. This beautiful, isolated, small lake is covered with yellow water lilies in the...

The Talyllyn Railway is a narrow gauge, steam railway that makes a journey of seven miles from Tywyn on the coast to Nant Gwernol in...

This museum relates to the history of the narrow gauge railways of the British Isles. The collection ranges from complete locomotives to smaller items...

St Cadfan`s Church houses the Cadfan Stone, a stone bearing inscriptions thought to be the oldest written examples of the Welsh language. After arriving by...

Lying at sea level in the Dysynni Valley with views of Snowdonia`s mountains, Broad Water is a beautiful place to visit at any time of...

Strumble Head near Fishguard offers superb coastal walking and is on the route of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The striking white lighthouse, automated since 1980,...

These tranquil gardens are a combination of pools, formal gardens, informal gardens and woodlands, bounded by a stream. They include a Japanese garden with a...

The Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Railway originated as a horse-drawn tramway for carrying building materials to develop the small seaside resort of Fairbourne. It was...

Celtica is an unique theme visitor attraction presenting the history and culture of the Celts. A great place for an enjoyable and informative day out,...

With stunning views of the mountains and River Dyfi, the Meirion Mill was the terminus of the Old Mawddwy Railway. Next to the entrance gate,...

Aran Fawddwy at 2970 feet is the highest mountain in southern Snowdonia. On a clear day the views from the summit extend to Cader Idris,...

This medieval building was built some time between 1460 and 1485 during the Wars of the Roses by Gruffudd Vaughan, a local Lancastrian supporter. Secret...

This scenic, walkers` and cyclists` trail runs along a disused railway trackbed from Dolgellau to Morfa Mawddach and continues over the toll bridge to Barmouth....

A Barmouth rector founded this hut in 1890 as a place for sailors to meet friends or quietly read. Here, local families could trace the...

Barmouth Railway Bridge stretches for over half a mile across the mouth of the beautiful River Mawddach, and a walk along its footpath beside the...

On a small hill near Barmouth`s harbour stands an unusual, small, round building. Built in 1834, when Barmouth was a busy port, it served as...

The gorse covered hillside above Barmouth known as Dinas Oleu has the distinction of being the first property to be given to the National Trust....

The Last Haul is a remarkable sculpture of three fishermen hauling a net. It is made from a block of marble recovered in the 1980s...

This nature reserve is part of an Afon Mawddach Site of Special Scientific Interest. During the 1800s peat was cut in the bog and taken...

The Cregennen Lakes are two, beautiful lakes lying at 800 feet above sea level and surrounded by moorland. The lakes are popular with fishermen and...

The Centre for Alternative Technology is Europe’s leading eco-centre. Set in beautiful countryside, the Centre for Alternative Technology is a unique visitor attraction with seven...

This museum and gallery carries an interesting collection of work that has been collected over a period of many hundreds of years. Concentrating mainly...

Lying below the southern crags of Cader Idris, Tal-y-llyn is one of the most famous fishing lakes in Wales. The road to it from Dolgellau...

Arthur`s Quoit is the name given to a Neolithic burial chamber located near Corsygedol above Talybont. It is said that King Arthur threw the capstone...

The narrow gauge Corris Railway set in Mid-Wales re-commenced passenger services on June 3rd 2002 after a break of 72 years. With a free museum...