Family attractions

Vale of Rheidol Railway

Heritage railway with steam trains making the journey from Aberystwyth up the beautiful Rheidol Valley to the Devil’s Bridge waterfalls. Travel first class with a picnic hamper lunch for the ultimate experience. Click here.

 

Bwlch y Geu Ffordd Gardens

Open gardens near Bronant, including a water garden, a wildlife garden, a sculpture park, an adventure and fantasy garden for children and a garden of peace and tranquillity. Part of the National Garden Scheme for charitable causes. Click here.

 

Llanerchaeron

National Trust Georgian villa near Aberaeron with an extensive walled garden, orchard, lake and parkland. Click here.  

 

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

Funicular electric cliff railway that takes you to the summit of Constitution Hill and its Camera Obscura. Click here.

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SeaMor

Dolphin-watching boat trips from New Quay. Click here.

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New Quay Boat Trips

Dolphin-watching boat trips from New Quay. Click here.

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Cambrian Mountains Astro Trail

Stargazing trail with Dark Sky Discovery Sites. Click here.

Silver Mountain Experience

Theme park in the Cambrian Mountains for families focusing on mining heritage, living history, legend and fantasy with an escape room. Click here. 

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Magic of Life Butterfly House

Indoor tropical butterfly centre in the Rheidol Valley. Click here.

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Animalarium

Animal sanctuary for farming and domestic animals at Borth. Click here.

 

Fantasy Farm Park

Hands-on open farm on the way to Llanrhystud with horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, alpacas, ferrets and pigs, plus nature trails and play areas. Click here.

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Afon Mel

Honey farm and meadery with bee exhibition and woodland walks near New Quay. Click here.