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Things to do in Aberystwyth
Wondering what to do in Aberystwyth? This guide lists the area's attractions — zoos, museums, theme parks and more — with distances, so you can plan every day of your trip.
Showing museums, aquariums and attractions with indoor areas — the ones that work whatever the forecast.
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0.2 mi from Aberystwyth
Amgueddafa Ceredigion Museum
Local museum in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom
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11.7 mi from Aberystwyth
Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Tywyn tells the story of narrow-gauge railways and their contribution to society, past and present. Inside you'll find locomotives including Huns...
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21.1 mi from Aberystwyth
Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum
Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum occupies the Barmouth Sailors' Institute, a rare survivor of the seamen's institutes once common in coastal Britain, established in 1890 to help loc...
21.2 mi from Aberystwyth
Sailors' Institute
Barmouth Sailors' Institute is a rare surviving nineteenth-century seamen's institute, telling the story of local sailors who once joined deep-sea crews from ports such as Liverpoo...
26.7 mi from Aberystwyth
Internal Fire - Museum of Power
Internal Fire - Museum of Power in Penbryn, Ceredigion, is home to the largest collection of working engines in Wales, tracing the story of power from 1850s steam engines through t...
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29.2 mi from Aberystwyth
Amguedffa am Blentyndod Gorllewin Cymru
Toy museum in Carmarthenshire, Wales
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29.4 mi from Aberystwyth
Capel Eidalwyr
Former Prisoner of War dormitory, converted into a Roman Catholic chapel by the prisoners.
29.8 mi from Aberystwyth
Abbey Cwmhir Museum
Abbey Cwmhir Museum, in the Exhibition Room at Home Farm, tells the story of the lost Cistercian abbey through carefully reconstructed exhibits. You can see full-size 3D-printed re...
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30 mi from Aberystwyth
Amgueddfa Wlân Cymru
Museum of the woollen industry in Dre-fach Felindre, Wales, United Kingdom
Where to stay near Aberystwyth
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
Plan it day by day
Create a free account and hit "Save to my trip" on anything below — then assign each one to a day of your holiday so the whole week is sorted before you pack. And if you haven't booked yet, see our guide to holidays in Aberystwyth for the best places to stay.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Aberystwyth?
The list below shows attractions nearby with distances from Aberystwyth.
What can we do in Aberystwyth when it rains?
Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Aberystwyth.