Cardigan
Aberteifi
A restored castle where the first Eisteddfod was held.
Photo: Llywelyn2000 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cardigan sits where the River Teifi meets the sea at the southern end of Ceredigion, an old market and port town whose castle hosted the first recorded Eisteddfod in 1176. A major restoration has brought the castle and quayside back to life, and the town anchors a quietly beautiful stretch of coast.
Staying near Cardigan
A well-placed base for the southern Cardigan Bay coast and the Teifi valley, close to the Pembrokeshire border and the beaches at Mwnt and Poppit.
What's here
The restored Cardigan Castle; the Teifi estuary and the Welsh Wildlife Centre; the beaches at Mwnt and Poppit Sands; and the coast path towards Ynys Lochtyn.
When to visit
Late spring to early autumn for the beaches and the coast; the castle and town are a year-round draw.
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Common questions
What is Cardigan Castle known for?
Cardigan Castle is known as the site of the first recorded Eisteddfod, held there in 1176 under the Lord Rhys. After years of decay it was extensively restored and reopened, and now houses gardens, exhibitions, accommodation and events beside the River Teifi.
What are the best beaches near Cardigan?
Mwnt, a small National Trust cove with a hilltop chapel and good dolphin-watching, and Poppit Sands at the mouth of the Teifi are the best-known beaches near Cardigan. Both are a short drive from the town and mark the start of the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire coast paths.