Cardigan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Situatedon the south west coast of Wales, close to beautiful PembrokeshireCoast National Park, the ancient town of Cardiganis a picturesque little port with activities catering to every taste. Recentefforts to regenerate the town and its quayside have successfully injected Cardiganwith a new burst of life.

Cardigan’scompact size contributes to town’s distinctive summer holiday feel, along with itssmall but charming streets and colourful seaside houses. It has excellent shopping,wonderful heritage and many lovely places to eat, as well as fantastic beachesand even its own theatre. What more could you ask for in a seaside town?

CardiganCastle 

Recentlyrescued from decay and reopened after extensive refurbishment, a visit to the12th Century Cardigan Castle is a brilliant way to ignite your interest in thistown’s fascinating past. While the remains of the castle itself are over 800years old, this heritage gem also houses a superb Georgian country house andregency botanical gardens. Don’t miss your chance to visit to this eclecticcross-section of Cardigan’s history.

Festivals in Cardigan 

No trip to Waleswould be complete without some local culture, and a trip to Cardigan’sannual Agricultural Festival is a great way toexperience this. The festival began as a trade market in the 1800’s and hassince evolved into a popular equestrian and farming event. On the day, horsesare awarded various prizes before being paraded through the town along withvintage farm vehicles. Even if you don’t know anything about farming, thismakes a great family day out, appealing to kids and animal enthusiasts alike.

Beaches in Cardigan 

While the Pembrokeshire CoastNational Park is on Cardigan’s doorstep, if youprefer your outdoor walks a little more relaxed, you’ll be pleased to discovertwo wonderful beaches just a short distance from Cardigan’scentre. Mwnt Beach and Poppit Sandsare both hidden away among towering dunes. Poppit Sands is particularly lovely,combining the best of both worlds with white sands and excellent rock pools,making this ideal for the kids.

Theatre in Cardigan 

You might not expect to find anarts centre as diverse and high quality as Theatr Mwldanin a small town like Cardigan. Nevertheless, this three-screencinema and arts hub is well equipped and is popular in both the town and throughoutCeredigion. As well as showing thousands of films ayear, the arts centre puts on numerous productions and a range of cutting-edgeexhibitions, events and eclectic concerts. What’s more is that it is completelynot-for-profit. You’re bound to find something here to appeal to your creativetastes.

Book a Trip to Cardigan 

This is just a small selection ofthe great activities attracting people to the charming port town of Cardigan.Throw in a great range of eateries, regular farmer’s markets and the rushingwaters of the River Teifi, and it’s not hard to see why Cardiganis one of Wales’ fastest-growing tourist destinations. Search online and book your trip to Cardigantoday.

The Cliff Hotel & Spa

The Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
Gwbert, Pembrokeshire, Cardigan, Wales
The price is ₹11,125 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹11,125
₹13,350 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cardigan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (753 reviews)
"Sea views"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Cliff Hotel & Spa
The Gwbert Hotel

The Gwbert Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Coronation Dr, Cardigan, Wales
The price is ₹9,016 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
₹9,016
₹10,819 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardigan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Patch Beach and Poppit Sands Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
"Liked everything except our room-extremely small-no chair-no luggage table hence suitcase,bags on the floor. Breakfast and evening meal excellent!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

The Gwbert Hotel
Ship Inn

Ship Inn

3.5 out of 5
Tersaith, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan, Wales
The price is ₹8,236 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹8,236
₹9,883 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in Cardigan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
Stay at the Ship Inn
"Beautiful spot above a nice family beach. Small hotel with restaurant. Very nice menu and staff friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Ship Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Peaceful Cottage in Sound Healing Retreat

Peaceful Cottage in Sound Healing Retreat

3 out of 5
Cardigan, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Cardigan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Aberporth Beach and Dolwen Beach are located ...
Peaceful Cottage in Sound Healing Retreat
Wernddofn

Wernddofn

4 out of 5
Wernddofn, Boncath, Wales
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Boncath. Enjoy free parking, a garden and an indoor tennis court. Popular attractions Newcastle Emlyn Castle and Crymych library ...
"My wife, dog and I stayed in the Parlour cottage at the end of August 2024. Please take note that they prefer cash or bankers transfer, Hotels.com does not take the money. It is so relaxing and quite, this is down to the hands off way of the owners, Martin & Kate. We arrived and found a wonderful ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sep 2024

Wernddofn
The Studio - 1 Bedroom Cabin - Amroth

The Studio - 1 Bedroom Cabin - Amroth

3 out of 5
Amroth Bay Holidays, Amroth, Narberth, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Narberth. Enjoy free parking, furnished balconies and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Tenby Beach and Battlefield Live ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"Our experience was good settee was a bit uncomfortable, bed was was great not much room in the bath room"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

The Studio - 1 Bedroom Cabin - Amroth
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cardigan

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5/5 - Excellent

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Very friendly people.

5/5 - Excellent

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All the seaside villages between Cardigan and Aberaeron are worth a visit

4/5 - Good

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Visiting family in newquay

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely quaint place.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

have known cardigan for many years

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Looks like a very nice clean place with wonderful views of the sea.

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