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Attractions · Wales, Wales

Aberystwyth Castle & Promenade

  • CategoryCastle / Seaside Town
  • Duration2–3 hours
  • AdmissionFree (castle ruins open access)
  • Rating★ 4.5
  • PriceFree
  • TransportAberystwyth rail station (Cambrian Line from Shrewsbury, ~2.5 hours); town centre walking distance
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Aberystwyth Castle & Promenade

Good to know

Hours
Castle ruins always open; town funicular railway operates daily April–October, 10am–6pm (£5 return)
Best time
Sunset from Constitution Hill via funicular railway

Location

Castle Point, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AG

52.4139, -4.0833 View on map