Local beaches
Poppit Sands
4.3 miles
A shallow sandy beach backed by sand dunes with parking, toilets, cafe and RNLI lifeboat station and shop.
Mwnt
6.2 miles
A stunning secluded National Trust beach on the West Wales coast path, with coffee shack, parking and toilets, accessed via steps.
Aberporth
6.9 miles
Two sandy beaches separated by a headland with parking, toilets, a pub and several cafes.
Tresaith
7.9 miles
A sandy beach with a waterfall that cascades onto the beach, a café, pub, toilets, and parking at the top of the hill.
Llangrannog
13.4 miles
Two sandy coves that can be walked between at low tide with lifeguards, parking, toilets, a beach sauna, pub, cafes and ice cream parlour.
New Quay beaches
21.6 miles
Multiple beaches with options for safe swimming, water-sports facilities and dolphin-spotting boat trips.
Ceibwr Bay
7.3 miles
A small, rocky, and secluded cove prized for cliff formations, caves, and seal spotting opportunities. No facilities & reached via narrow access roads.
Newport sands
12.4 miles
A long, curving soft sandy beach over a mile long, with a designated swimming area manned by lifeguards during the summer, with parking & toilets.
Penbryn
10.7 miles
A near-mile-long National Trust sandy beach with shallow waters. Parking 0.5m with toilets and café.
Local attractions
Welsh Wildlife Centre
Nature | 4.6 miles (car), 1.9 miles (walk)
264 acre nature reserve opposite Fronteifi with visitor centre, café, shop, bird hides, and a range of events.
Bay to Remember
Nature | 2.8 miles
Dolphin, seal and sea bird watching boat trips of 1-2 hours around Cardigan Island and the stunning local coastline. Suitable for all ages.
Cardigan Castle
History | 0.9 miles
Birthplace of the first Eisteffod in 1176 and overlooking the Teifi river. Attend one of the many annual events in the castle grounds.
St Dogmaels Abbey
History | 1.9 miles
Abbey ruins and museum, with a café, calendar of events and weekly (Tue am) local producers market.
Cilgerran Castle
History | 3.8 miles
13th Century National Trust Norman Castle overlooking the deep Teifi Gorge in the small village of Cilgerran.
Welsh Wind Distillery
Distillery | 7.3 miles
The only distillery in Wales producing 100% grain to grass single malt whisky on site, also producers of gin, vodka and run offering gin making experiences.
Dyffed Shire Horse Farm
Farm | 7.1 miles
Wales’ only dedicated Shire Horse Farm visitor attraction with café and play areas.
Cardigan Bay Active Adventure Tours
Adventure activities | 0.8 miles
Offering a range of guided adventures from Coasteering to Kayaking and Bushcraft.
Rhosygilwen
Music & arts | 5.7 miles
An iconic venue for theatre and music in the grounds of a beautiful country estate with live concerts, performances and pre-event dinner in the orangery.
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
Farm | 4.9 miles
Wildlife trails, café, play areas, farm animals and coastal walks around the headland looking toward Cardigan Island.
Cardigan Golf Club
Sports | 4.2 miles
A links course with spectacular views over Cardigan Bay from every hole, listed as one of the top 20 course to play in Wales, awarded Golf Club of the Year 2023 by Wales Golf.
Mwldan
Arts and cinema | 0.9 miles
An independent art & cinema complex, showing live productions, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, dance, and visual arts.
Small World Theatre
Arts | 0.9 miles
Providing ariel circus skills learning, creation of giant puppets, environmental theatre, events and projects (check events programme).
Comedy Inn
Arts & entertainment | 1 mile
A small independent stand-up comedy venue in the heart of Cardigan (check events programme).
Cellar Bar
Arts & entertainment | 0.9 miles
An intimate live music venue and bar offering gigs and events, featuring local artists (check events programme).
Eating out
Mannuccis
Restaurant | 1 mile
A wonderful Italian bistro open all year with great menu, a friendly team and a fantastic atmosphere.
GRAIN Cardigan
Bar / Restaurant | 1 mile
Stone baked pizzas served in a cosy tipi around a wonderful log fire.
Yr Hen Printworks
Restaurant | 0.8 miles
A Michelin accredited restaurant serving tapas style food and great wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting.
Copper Pot
Bar / Restaurant | 0.9 miles
A family run, cosy, rustic restaurant with a secret garden, serving lunch, diner and cocktails all day.
Bocs Du
Bar / Restaurant | 0.8 miles
Serving sit-in and take out street food and their own Bocs-Du beer
Crwst
Cafe | 0.7 miles
Serving all things brunch, pastries and coffee and a range of artisan produts, including their own baked bread
Abduls
Restaurant | 1.6 miles
Serving Indian and Bangladeshi food to eat in or take away.
Shampan
Restaurant | 1.6 miles
Serving authentic Indian food on a boat, eat in or take away (including delivery).
The Waterside Hotel
Pub | 3.7 miles
Serving seasonal and local food in a waterside setting, including a large pub garden overlooking the estuary.
The Ferry Inn
Pub | 2.7 miles
Waterside pub & restaurant with excellent estuary views; dog friendly, seasonal menu, gastropub.
The Ship at Aberporth
Pub | 6.8 miles
Coastal pub overlooking Aberporth beach, with a restaurant with beautiful views across the bay.
Food for Thought
Cafe | 0.9 miles
Relaxed café ideal for coffee, lunch & homemade cakes.
Nags Head at Boncath
Pub | 7.1 miles
A family owned riverside gastro pub with pub gardens overlooking the river Cych.
Black Lion
Pub | 0.9 miles
A historic inn steeped in local history serving pub classics and local beer.
Crwst
Cafe | 0.7 miles
Popular brunch spot; signature dishes include seaweed hash browns, doughnuts, artisan sourdough and pastries.
1176
Cafe / restaurant | 0.9 miles
Serving light refreshments and meals from locally sourced produce, with views over the river Teifi.
Belotti’s Deli and Coffee House
Cafe | 0.9 miles
An Italian and Welsh coffee shop serving snacks and lunches with a lovely patio area at the back.
Stiwdio 3
Cafe | 0.9 miles
Café within community/gallery space offering drinks, light bites, and creative atmosphere.
Fisherman's rest
Cafe | 1 mile
Fishmonger café focused on fresh or smoked fish, with riverside seating.
Shopping
Canfas Gallery
0.9 miles
An independent art gallery exhibiting the work of professional Welsh artists, painters and sculptors.
Guild Hall Market
1.1 miles
A newly renovated market hall hosting a range of independent business selling everything from wine to food, jewellery and textiles.
Three Little Pigs
0.8 miles
An independent lifestyle store selling beautifully curated collections of homewares and gifts.
Mundos
0.9 miles
Selling gifts, homeware, jewellery and ladies clothing as well as local products and Cardigan themed clothing.
Custom House
0.8 miles
Showcasing local arts, gifts, and bespoke home accessories by Welsh makers.
Oriel Ty Llwyd
1.9 miles
A collective of twenty artists based in St Dogmaels selling paintings, jewellery artisan knitwear and pottery.