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Aberaeron Town Guide
The Harbour

Aberaeron is a charming Georgian port town on the Cardigan Bay coast of West Wales. Well worth a visit when you holiday in Cardiganshire.
   

History of Aberaeron
     

The town has a long history as a fishing port with many local people supplementing their meagre living from the land by fishing for herring during the season

The Harbour

In 1805 plans were laid to construct the harbour at the mouth of the Aeron River. This resulted in the town being greatly expanded with many fine houses being built. The great classic architect John Nash who built the near by Llanerchaeron mansion was reputedly involved in the planning of the new town.

Shipbuilding also flourished with over 60 sailing vessels being built including 35 schooners “the greyhound of the ocean”
Aberaeron became a thriving and prosperous town.

Today in Aberaeron
 

See the walking pages on this site for more information on walking around Aberaeron.

The Town retains its Georgian charm with elegant brightly painted town houses and is still a focal point for the rural communities in mid Cardiganshire.
Enjoy a stroll around the harbour along Quay Parade.
Lunch or afternoon tea at the Hive on the Quay and visit the fascinating Aberaeron Sea Aquarium.

Take a boat trip to explore Cardigan Bay’s marine ecology and Heritage Coast from the harbour with Coastal Voyages
Plus many charming shops including the Aberaeron Craft Centre, eating places and pubs to enjoy.

A programme to refurbish its many fine Georgian and Victorian buildings is well underway.

Aberaeron to Llanerchaeron Cycleway

Take the 3k trip from the edge of town along the old railway track to the historic National Trust mansion and Walled garden at Llanerchaeron
Jane of aSplash.com on local Cycle Route

Events

Each year Aberaeron hosts the following events
For exact dates see the events page on this site

June:
Country and Western Festival

July:
Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival

August:
Festival of Welsh ponies and Cobs

Aberaeron Regatta

Aberaeron Carnival Day
 Good Food All Year Round

Travel

Aberaeron is easy to find on the main A487 Cardigan to Aberystwyth road. There is a regular bus service between Cardigan and Aberystwyth that stops at Aberaeron. There is also plenty of parking in the town

Where to stay

There are plenty of good places to stay in the town and surrounding area.
Try Coedmor Guest House for that special warm distinctively Welsh welcome.

Other Town Guides on this site:
Aberystwyth Cardigan New Quay Lampeter

Links to useful sites: Aberaeron Chamber of Trade Website

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