Heritage of Wales

Aberystwyth Town Tour

The tour of Aberystwyth is a guided walk through the streets of this seaside town which provides a context for understanding both the town’s architecture and the town’s development as a port, a university town and seaside resort.

  • 1. Aberystwyth still retains evidence of the medieval castle and town walls, which date from 1277. (DI2005_0805/NPRN: 33035)
  • Trefechan Bridge, Aberywstywth was built in 1887 replacing an earlier bridge by John Nash which was destroyed by floods. (NPRN: 40386. DS2006_201_011)
  • University of Wales Aberystwyth, Old College from the west. Began life as a luxury hotel and was restored after a fire by Seddon and Coates Carter. (NPRN: 23303. DI2006_0202)

Use the tour in conjunction with a map of the town to follow the directions given in the guide and explore the history and development of the town, whilst discovering the hidden architectural heritage of this coastal resort. The guide is illustrated with images of the buildings discussed in the text. Use the link at the bottom of this page to view the tour online or download the file to print as an accompaniment to your walking tour of Aberystwyth

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