Aberystwyth & Mid-Wales - Wales - page 370

Top Sights

1 Cardigan Castle A3

Sights

2 Guildhall A2

3 Pendre Art B1

Activities, Courses & Tours

4 Fforest Outdoor A3

Sleeping

5 Llety Teifi B1

Eating

6 Cafe Food for Thought A1

7 Fforest Pizzatipi A3

8 The 25 Mile A1

Entertainment

9 Theatr Mwldan A1

Sights

Cardigan Castle
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( 01239-615131; www.cardigancastle.com ; 2 Green St) Cardigan Castle holds an important place in
Welsh culture, having been the venue for the first competitive National Eisteddfod, held in
1176 under the aegis of Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd. However, after years of neglect by its
private owner when the shored up, overgrown and rapidly crumbling castle turned into
little more than a shameful eyesore, the site is now in public hands and a hive of activity.
Grand restoration plans are afoot and the castle should eventually reopen in spring 2014
as a community, recreational and education centre. The complex will include a heritage
centre, restored gardens, open-air concert area, wet-weather dome, restaurant and self-ca-
tering accommodation. Check the website for the latest update.