Should You Visit Aberystwyth? Seafront Tour, Wales 

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I found this video puzzling because Tim didn't actually show viewers round the town itself??? For anyone wanting to know: 1. It's a fairly LARGE town - plenty of shops, cafes, charity shops, snug pubs and eateries and some artisan shops. It also has a Greggs, Costa and Waterstones 2. If you want to stay centrally I can recommend Harry's Hotel & Restaurant - a 5-minute walk in a straight line from the railway station 3. There are loads of charity shops and also a huge Oxfam shop that specialises in books 4. There's a supermarket right opposite Harry's in the main thoroughfare so if you're self-catering that's the place to stock up 5. The fish & chip shop OPPOSITE the prom cooks TO ORDER so prepare yourself for a 15-minute wait (at least). The man got quite shirty with me when I asked why it was taking so long (there are no signs in the shop to inform customers that food is cooked to order) 6. Public toilets can be found by the Castle and also as you walk towards the funicular railway (it costs 30p so have some change to hand). I usually wait until I need to 'go' then just pop into a cafe for a cuppa and make use of their toilets 7. If you don't want to pay the £6.50 for the funicular railway you can walk to the top - it's not too challenging and has great views 8. The people of Aberystwyth are very welcoming - always willing to help you 9. As you walk towards the funicular railway there's a SENSATIONAL ice cream/gift shop that sells about 30 different flavours 10. Aberystwyth is very clean - the town really seems to care, and it shows 11. As you alight the train there's a large Antique Centre - worth a look as they have a lot of second-hand books, kitchen items (cheap) 12. Right next to the Antique Centre is a Wetherspoons (the traditional breakfast is sensational). Loos are upstairs and IMMACULATE 13. For singletons/solo travellers avoid school holidays - the town is crammed with families/loud kiddies particularly in good weather. I love going out of season AND when the children are in school: the sea's the best cure for a cluttered and overwhelmed mind 14. I urge you to make the effort and get up early (before breakfast) - nothing as beautiful as a peaceful walk along the prom at 5.00 am Hope that's helpful.

I currently live in Aberystwyth studying at the University and I'm so glad I chose this as my option because it's such a nice town, good pubs, a...iffy but aight ish nightclub, and of course, the best thing about seaside towns...chippies! bloody love getting a nice fish and chips.

As someone who has grown up and lives in Aberystwyth this was really cool to watch! You should visit when the starlings are roosting under the pier, it’s an incredible sight

I did my undergraduate degree in Aber (a few decades ago now lol) and I loved my time there. There used to be a fab little sandwich place near the bottom of the hill on the way into town from the university that did the most amazing tuna baguette. Good memories of those years

Literally my favourite place in the world. Its the open mics, musicians, artists, the bluebell woods and vegan-friendly culture that really make it the best.

Locals and students just call it Aber. Glad you enjoyed it.

I can’t lie after living in Aberystwyth my whole life I’ve got a different opinion on what its like day to day. When I was younger Aber was quite a tidy cute little welsh town but as I’ve grown up it’s slowly turning sour year by year. Of course I’ll always refer to Aber as home but it hasn’t got the same character as it used to. But I can see why it’s a good tourist destination

me and the wife always watch your videos tim we have visited quite a few places because of you your the best

Loved the train ride up the hill. Another place to see when on vacation.

Lived here for 3 years whilst at uni. Hands down my favourite place in the UK. I'd move back in an instant.

Friends and I ( we are from The States) toured July 2023 and spent a lovely couple of days here. Stayed at the Glengower ( one of those coastal hotels you mentioned). It was wonderful! Walked the castle, the pier and did some shopping near the Uni. And of course we did the railway - watched a storm roll in from the top. Would go back in a heartbeat! ❤

Lived in Aber for 5 years during and after university. It will always be my spiritual home. So many memories.

Aw yay, you did Aber while you were here too! Just like the Barmouth tour, this is another lovely snapshot of the town. I've spent a lot of time in Aber over the last few years and it's lovely to see it here in all it's glory on a sunny day. The only thing missing is that amazing smell of the Harbour. Thank you Tim for visiting us here in Mid Wales.

Love Aberystwyth went to uni there, met my fiance and had kids there! Such a lovely town, people amazing as well. Do visit, the environment the road alone goes thorough to get there is something out of Lord of the RIngs. Seriously though, if visiting do go outside into the countryside, within 10-15 mins the views are amazing. Devils bridge etc

Remember Abetystwyth in the 1980s. When I lived in Tywyn. Aberystwyth was our main shopping place so we came here every two weeks. We called it Aber. Good days and great times. Thank you for the video.

Never been here it looks beautiful ❤, i holiday in Barmouth,but Aber is definitely worth a visit🎉 ty Tim🎉

I am going to visit Aberystwyth in June for my first time ...I hope I will enjoy and I hope will be good weather

So lovely to see Aberystwyth in the sunshine 🌞, every time we have gone there it rains or cloudy, but it's a lovely place to visit.

The Judith Chalmers of RU-vid, this is a compliment by the way😁. Love your videos.👍

Absolutely! I lived there for 4 years whilst studying at the University. Absolutely loved it and return frequently. I have to admit the shops are a bit tired and neglected now, but it's still my favourite place.

I raised my children here 12 years ago and I loved living there. It's definitely changed, it's looking amazing. One of my favourite memories was when it snowed heavily in Feb 2004 and someone had built a snowman on the beach. I don't know if it's still there, but Hollywood Pizza had the best pizzas, and the best chippy was in East Street

Wales is a wonderful part of the country with a great coast line your video's show's all of us what we are missing out on great vid

I’ve lived in Aberystwyth all my life & even grew up here, it’s absolutely amazing ❤️xx

Love Aber. Used to live 80 miles away so good for day trips. Prince Charles spent a year at the University in 1969.

Thank you very much for the tour video. I am a prospective international student, an offer holder for Aberystwyth University and two other Unis. Been watching tour videos like this to get a feel of the city while making a decision on which Uni shall I attend. Tour videos and Vlogs like this are helpful for me.

No joke when you were on consty Hill I saw one of my friends mum and aunt😂

Spent all my childhood in Clarach bay and loved going into Aberystwyth to buy elastic band powered aeroplanes from the model shop. I still love this place.

We always pronounce it "abber - rist - with."

Been to Aberystwyth probably half dozen times, once on Motorbike when on Holiday in Aberaeron. And several daytrips. Also twice walked the Borth to Aberystwyth Cliftop trail, 2nd time my Right Ankle was numb for last 2 miles.

Can't believe how different the Pier looks! Haven't been back to Aberystwyth since I graduated, and I miss it so much!

Hi Tim beautiful part of the world lovely views . Never been there myself but maybe one day. Thankyou for sharing with us love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx

Another great walk with you Tim

Aberystwyth looks a very nice place Tim.Thank for your video

I have visited Aberystwyth twice many years ago after watching you're excellent video I intend to visit this lovely town once again

my wife insisted (why i never really understood) ; that we 'burn our mortgage' in Wales...which we did ..on the shores near the city of St. David's...such a beautiful, mixture of rugged and panoramic vistas...the cathedral, makes one whisper, so as not to disturb those gone by so long ago...we hiked through the area...some of the lore, told by the locals still echo through our memories..the "do you remember", brings back awesome recollections ...

Went for the day from Birmingham a couple of weeks ago, lovely sunny day, a nice three hour coastal walk towards Borth, Aberystwyth is a lovely place to visit with some stunning coastal views. I absolutely love the place.

Just a beautiful place Tim. That view was spectacular. It did not disappoint . Thank you ! 👏🏻

Had a giggle each time you said "Aberystwyth" ....there's only one "w". I grew up a few miles from here and lived there for a few years. Was a bit expensive to rent though. Used to walk over to Clarach Bay then Ynylas over the cliffs. It's a nice walk in the summer.

Aber-ust-with (according to our Quaternary lecturer). The first y is pronounced /u/. Thanks for the video ❤️ The happiest 3 years of my life were studying in Aber 🥰

Was a student there 98-2001. Had many lectures and tutorials in Old College. Not been back since 2005. Can’t believe how much has changed. I remember the great fire in one of the seafront halls of residence just a few weeks into my first year.

Very recently moved from Aber after a 4 year stint at the university. Never been in a more beautiful town, surrounded by energetic people and with the woodland and fells only a couple of miles out of town towards Ponterwyd or Pontarfynach. Best place to grab a cocktail? Cambrian. Best place for a night out? Angel Inn. It's absolutely worth catching the TrawsCymru T5 down the coast to explore more of Ceredigion's stunning coastline and biodiversity!

Love your videos ...I watch from the USA...

Lovely memories! All through the 1960’s we had a 2 week caravan holiday in Borth and always visited Aberystwyth. We love the crime drama Hinterland, set in Aberystwyth and filmed all around the area.

been to Aberystwyth many times. hope whilst in the area you travelled through or visited aberaron and New Quay. New Quay is hands down one of my favourite places I've ever been!!!!

Excellent Tim....as usual.

Always visit Aber with my nan and grandad every year. Lovely beach and beautiful scenery

I loved time here!!

The coloured properties similar to buildings in Tenby👍☀️

Love Aberystwyth, visit often and visiting soon!

Beautiful views. Thanks for sharing 👍 😁

Recently went to sons graduation, visit there 5 or 6 times a year. The ‘tree trunks’ on the Pier beer garden are now complete and have branches that light up in the evening and can be seen down other end of coast at North beach, looks much better than I am describing. Stayed at Queensbridge Hotel, cheap-ish and cheerful, no allocated parking, but the view from rooms with bay window on front of building make it look like you are waking up at sea. Helps that we had hot n sunny days.

As an Aber resident... no, its hard enough to find parking already! Lol

Thank you for sharing - brought back so many good memories as a student in the 1980s. It's where my heart is :)

I used to stay in Aberaeron for 3 weeks every summer with my mam and grandparents and we would spend a lot of time in Aberystwyth and they had the best Chinese takeaway on the seafront. Not be back in 10+ but loved watch this vlog and remembering all of the lovely memories ♥️

I just want to say thanks for another wonderful walking tour. Enjoyed watching it 😍

That was great, thanks Tim. I recommend the Premier Inn on the seafront, really nice, and the railway is a must do of course. I also recommend not wearing sandals on the beach, it's far too stony, I ruined my favourite pair on that beach! You can't beat those views though can you 👍😁

thanks tim, always my go to videos for places i want to visit

As a student there was a tradition to kick the bar at the end of the promenade. Supposedly it was for good luck

I live in Aberystwyth, can safely say I really like it here, but just wish that owners would pick up their dogs crap on the street! Everything else is gorgeous

Hi thanks Tim great views enjoyed that Yvonne

Stayed in Clarach Bay years ago, visited Aberystwyth and went on the cable car, loved it, picked a great week ❤️

You should go to Tenby. Weird unique place !!!

Iam very lucky to live in Aber and I love it . Its beautiful and the people are nice 🤩 .

Wow, it looks so nice there! A cousin was a Professor at the University there, no wonder they settled there. Before my time sadly but I see a tour of Wales in my future!

another Beautiful place thanks tim

Love visiting Aberystwyth especially when the weathers good….Colwyn Bay used to have quite a long pier but it was demolished a few years ago due to neglect, what’s there now was put in place a couple years ago. I think the shortest pier in the UK is in Burnham on Sea, another town worthy of a visit if you get a chance.

You seem to do pretty well with the weather Tim. I did the Cliff Railway, last year and highly recommend it. I did the (in the town) Vale of Rheidol Railway recently to Devils Bridge, very impressive. On my to do list is the Hafod Estate, which is supposed to be a good walk.

Love the place.

This brings me back to the Memory Lane. I haven´t been in Aber for almost 20 years.

Visited years ago. Like most of Wales - Beautiful! I hope you have Caernarfon on your list, Tim. I have a penchant for history. Thanks again! 👍

One of my favourite places ever!! I’m lucky enough to have Aber & Borth as my second home 🥰 my family are from Aberystwyth. I’d move there in a heart beat.

A Gem...Many Thanks Tim.

my birth town nostalgia, must take a trip with the kiddos, thanks for this

Hi Tim .. sorry I missed you. Cooking today. It’s Mother’s Day here so I want to wish Gaby Happy Mother’s Day💐 It looks beautiful there Tim. A lot to see . I would love a walk there. Wishing you and Gaby a wonderful week. ☀️

Absolutely beautiful! ❤️❤️I would love to visit. Thank you for this video 🙏

God, I miss Aberyswyth!!

My daughter was at University hear. It's magical & my daughter did not want to leave

A day in Aberystwyth is enjoyable. I was last there before the pandemic, but there was nice scenery, people were friendly, and there were interesting little shops to go in. Too, the National Library and the one in the university were great places for research on the subject of your choice. I'm looking forward to going back.

I enjoyed this, thanks for taking us along 👍

Another great tour, Tim. I’ve only been to Aber once and that was to go on the lovely Vale of Rhediol railway that goes into the mountains. Love the Welsh coast :)

Nearly got the name right it's pronouced as Aber (ust) wyth ;) ..Enjoyed the tour though and reminded of the few days the wife and I had a couple of years ago-Thank you

Great vid again Tim. Though pronunciation is chronic... It's spoken as the following sounds like Abber ist with, and spelled Aberystwyth. Keep up the great vids.

First time we went there it rained but the next time we had fantastic weather like you had. Also went up the cliff railway to the top. There is a camera obscura right on top of the hill. Great video Tim, enjoyed watching.

Really enjoyed your video Tim looks a lovely unspoiled resort thankyou 😁😁😘😘

Watching this makes you realise the public investment in the seafront at Rhyl is not just a waste of money but it has made things worse. It would have been much better to clear it all away and landscape it nicely. Aber, by not chasing the buckets and spades brigade, has retained its charm

Was there two weeks ago visiting my son at the University. Loves every minute in the town

We stayed there for a long weekend a couple of years back..lovely place. One bad thing was, one morning the car was absolutely covered in seagull ****....lol. ....great vlog again Tim..💯♥️💪👍 ps those weird looking baskets with chains on, dotted along the hill,I think are for frisbee golf.....

Great upload! I’d love to see you Maybe put some little facts on screen as your showing certain attractions in places you visit

I studied in Aberystwyth in the mid-90s. You actually can't see the cliff railway from the harbour; what you can see is the South Beach (which is part of the old town) and the castle. The main seafront (the North Beach) is round the corner from there. Incidentally, the marina in the harbour was built in the early 90s and was bitterly opposed by many in the town, especially Welsh nationalists. They said it would push up house prices and make this part of Wales another playground for the English rich (I remember that phrase from the student magazine, the Courier, which I got hold of an old copy of as it was well before the time I was there).

I live near Aberystwyth ( we call it town) but it's lovely, definitely recommended for tourists.

I used to work in an office opposite the pier. Was amazing in summer.. Winter gets a bit nautical lol

Hi Tim. Love Aberystwyth so Victorian. But peaceful and quiet .

Those baskets with chains on are frisbee catchers. I see them often in Canadian parks 😁

Thank you, Tim. This is my favourite town in the whole world, I'm going again for holiday soon :D

Well done for the trying to pronounce Welsh. Aber-wrist-with. You said dim correct. Parcio is park-e-o. The I is pronounced like e. it’s a long time since I’ve been there. It’s a nice place.

Where the pastel coloured apartments are on the front, once stood one of the best amusement arcades ever. That was a long time ago and I suppose it had it's day. I have to say, those apartments do look good and I think overall they have done a great job with the front. 👍

Another really good video!…thank you, would love to visit.

Stopped at the Pier hotel 40 yards from the pier. V clean good size rooms recently decorated with helpful staff. Did have a bar but it was closed when we stayed a few months back. Excellent value for money.

Another good place Tim haven't been there either