If you’re thinking of booking a hotel in Aberystwyth with us, then now's the perfect time to check out all the best things to do in this scenic Welsh town. Start your trip by visiting top entertainment in Aberystwyth like the Aberystwyth Arts Centre, and enjoy top activities in Aberystwyth like riding the Vale of Rheidol Railway. Get a taste of Welsh culture with a visit to Aberystwyth Castle and the National Library of Wales, before riding the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway up to Constitution Hill and soaking up the views of Cardigan Bay. Find some of the best places to eat in Aberystwyth to refuel for the rest of the day, and then enjoy fun days out with the kids in Aberystwyth with family activities at The Silver Mountain Experience or by relaxing on an Aberystwyth beach. You won't want to miss out on all the best things to do including Aberystwyth’s nightlife, so check out our guides and start planning your coastal getaway. Our friendly teams and super comfy beds look forward to welcoming you soon.
Entertainment in Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
One of the largest arts and entertainment hubs in Wales, the Aberystwyth Arts Centre brings together a 300-capacity theatre, a concert hall that can hold 900 guests, a modern cinema and several gallery exhibition spaces as well as a café, bar and shops. Opened in 1970, the centre covers a wide entertainment remit across its various spaces including theatre, live music, drama, dance, stand up comedy, family events, film screenings and more. With events on most days, there’s always something to do or see with regular events including the monthly comedy club and regular live screenings of National Theatre events. The centre is located on the eastern edge of town in the Aberystwyth University Campus.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Aberystwyth Beach and Promenade
Aberystwyth Beach and Promenade
The heart of Aberystwyth, the Beach and Promenade stretches for several miles encompassing many of the town’s best-known Victorian sights and landmarks and is just a short stroll from our Aberystwyth hotel. The promenade is a popular spot for walkers, joggers, bikers and roller-skaters, with sights to look out for including the Bandstand, which often has a busy summer schedule, a paddling pool area and the 90m-long pier.
First built in 1864, the pier is home to a wide range of entertainment including the Pier Pressure nightclub, a snooker and pool bar, a huge range of arcades, games and amusements, an ice cream stand with over 16 flavours and an indoor dodgems arena. The northern end of the beach and promenade is marked by Constitution Hill, a large headland offering impressive views out to sea and back over Wales which are best seen from the camera obscura. You can either walk up or get the Cliff Railway to the top, and don’t forget to ‘kick the bar’ when you get back down – kicking the tap on the railings near Victoria Terrace is a local institution and has been practised for decades, but no one is 100% clear on its origins!
School of Art Gallery
Part of the Aberystwyth University, The School of Art Gallery is a public space used to display art from the Uni’s collection. The two galleries are free to enter and exhibitions include fine and decorative art from the 15th century onwards, as well as guest exhibitions and a large ceramic collection.