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Cardigan, Wales

Cardigan is a town and community in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. It is positioned on the tidal part of the River Teifi on the border with Pembrokeshire, and had a population of 4,216 at the 2021 census.

Type CityPopulation 4,216

Why go

  • Town and community in Wales.
  • Served by Aberporth Airport.

History

Cardigan is a town and community in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. It is positioned on the tidal part of the River Teifi on the border with Pembrokeshire, and had a population of 4,216 at the 2021 census.

Restaurants & places to go

Yr Hen Printworks
Restaurant · Originally an English Congregational Chapel called Hope Chapel, then the printing house of the Cardigan & Tivyside Advertiser. Now a restaurant.… · yrhenprintworks.co.uk
Indoor
Crwst
Regional, Restaurant · Restaurant, coffee shop, delicatessen and bakery Opening hours: Tu-We 08:00-18:00; Th-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features:… · crwst.cymru
Indoor
Coffee#1
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1 Pendre, Cardigan, SA43 1JL · coffee1.co.uk
Indoor
Depot
Cafe · Youth-only (14-25) cafe operated by Area 43 youth charity. · 35 Pendre, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1JS · area43.co.uk
Indoor
Abdul's Tandoori Spice
Indian, Tandoori, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, 17:00-23:45 Features: takeaway, delivery · Quay Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HR · abdulstandoorispice.com
Indoor
El Salsa
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mar-Aug: Th-Sa 15:30-21:30; Su 15:30-20:00; Sep-Dec: Th-Sa 15:30-21:00; Jan-Feb: off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway ·… · elsalsa.co.uk
Indoor
Ali's Tandoori
Indian, Fast Food · Features: delivery · 2 Finch's Square, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1BS · alis-tandoori.co.uk
Indoor
Shampan Indian Restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Quay Street, Cardigan, SA43 1HR · shampanofcardigan.co.uk
Indoor

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Airports

Haverfordwest Airport (HAW) 22 mi to the centre
Fishguard Rd, Haverfordwest SA62 4BN, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Aberporth Airport 4.9 mi to the centre
Aberporth, WLS, GB
Outdoor
Crymych Airstrip 9.8 mi to the centre
WLS, GB
Outdoor
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip 13 mi to the centre
Llandysul, Ceredigion, WLS, GB
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

A Bay To Remember
Ferry terminal · 0.9 mi from the centre · A Bay To Remember
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Cardigan, Wales
Cardigan, Wales
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aberporth Airport; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: A Bay To Remember, 0.9 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cardigan, Wales. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National Rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Megabus UK
Intercity coach
National Express
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Aberteifi Walking Tours
Walking Tour