Lampeter is an ancient market town set within the Teifi Valley in Ceredigion, south west Wales. It's fascinating history turns back the hands of time many centuries with standing stones, burial chambers and even a Roman road nearby. The rich and pleasing countryside bestows fabulous views that entice walkers, whilst those who enjoy the challenge of fishing can hope for the best on the banks of the Teifi river. The town was granted it's first market charter in the 13th Century and grew in size and importance becoming a Droving Centre in the 18th Century, today the tradition carries on with colourful market stalls, annual festivals and celebrations that please the senses. The Roman's mined for gold close by and the story is expertly told during a visit to this ancient site. Lampeter is renowned for being the home of the oldest university in Wales, part of which stands on the site of a castle destroyed by Owain Gwynedd in 1137, pleasing architecture is easy on the eye with elegant houses and an old coaching inn, there's delightful shops, restaurants, and a memorable theatre ensuring the choosiest of visitors will be happy in this pocket of Wales where the welsh word still passes the patriot's lips.
Classes
Dance - The Jane Guy School of Dancing
Dentist
Doctor
Restaurant
Taxi
Vet
Shops
Secret Garden
P Lodwick
T J Davies and R B Davies
V & M Shoes
Places to Stay near Lampeter
Black Lion Royal Hotel (0.62 miles)
Set within a former coaching inn, dating back to the 1800s, this popular bar and restaurant now offers 18 comfortable en suite bedrooms in the heart of Lampeter, Mid-Wales. Just a short ... More
Falcondale Mansion Hotel (1.50 miles)
Set in 14 acres of wooded grounds and gardens, this relaxed country house hotel is only a mile from the university and market town of Lampeter. Falcondale Mansion Hotel is set ... More | visit website
Grannell Hotel (3.29 miles)
Ty Mawr Mansion Country House (8.35 miles)
Winner of the AA Guest Accommodation Award for Wales for 2007-2008Beautifully restored Country House in 12 acres of Grounds. Luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms. All rooms have free broadand access, LCD ... More
TyGlyn (8.73 miles)
The Talbot Hotel (9.20 miles)
The Talbot Hotel is a 3 star old drovers inn dating back to the 13th century and it's oak beams, stone walls and open fires are strong reminders of long ... More
Beechwood House (11.52 miles)
National Trust Cottages (11.61 miles)
This cottage is one of three in the row and is well situated for the welcoming village inn with the pub's secluded garden opposite the cottages along by the stream. Number one sleeps three people ... More
Ty Mawr Country Hotel (11.85 miles)
Guest rooms are all tastefully decorated in the style of William Morris, the 19th century leader of the arts & crafts movement. The rooms have embroidered fabrics with an intricacy ... More
Feathers Royal Hotel (11.91 miles)
The Feathers Royal Hotel has a strong tradition of hospitality. As the focal point of the picturesque Georgian seaside harbour town of Aberaeron on the beautiful Cardigan Bay Coast, the hotel was originally built in ... More | visit website
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