About-Aberporth
Community and visitor information for Aberporth and around
What's on this month and upcoming events 2024
Welcome to Aberporth in Ceredigion - a perfect base for beach holidays, open water swimming and walking holidays and exploring the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire coastline.
Upcoming events
See below for info on events held at venues around Aberporth, Helyg Fach Caravan Park, The Ship or on the beach
July 6th - Surfers Against Sewage and Plastic Free Aberporth beach clean and village litter pick - more info to follow - Moved to July 21st coinciding with The Big Lunch
July 21st Aberporth Big Lunch and Plastic Free Aberporth Litter Pick
Meet at lower Welfare Park - (green space above Big Beach) at 1.00 for a litter pick and sand castle competition on the beach, followed by BYO lunch and other activities on the park. Tea/ coffee available.
Litter pick - come along to the Plastic Free Aberporth/Surfers Against Sewage stall and join in the litter pick at any time from 1.00pm Bring your own bags and litter pickers /gloves if you have them or there will be some available (plenty of gloves to borrow) . Litter [ick on the beach or along the coast path or around the village. Return all litter picking equipment and sign out by 4pm.
August 9th Tresaith Mariners Beach party - Tresaith Beach https://www.facebook.com/events/1179757709850970
Events at Helyg Fach Caravan Park Easter 2024
Site sponsored by Golwg y Graig www.aberporthbeachcottage.co.uk
Email golwgygraig@gmail.com for details
Aberporth has been awarded 'Plastic Free status' by Surfers Against Sewage.
Please help us to keep Aberporth free of single use plastic: Reuse your bags, refuse plastic straws or use paper straws, bring a reusable water bottle (there is a drinking fountain by the beach shower), bring your own coffee cup and lid (discounts or extra loyalty points available from local cafes if you bring your own).
Do not leave litter, especially plastics on the beach - dispose of it in the litter bins or take it home with you.
Visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Plastic-free-Aberporth-1931049280487040/ for more information.
Thank you!
This Week
Easter Craft market in Canolfan Dyffryn from 10am to 2pm on Saturday March 30th
Plenty of fun to be had on the beaches - rent kayaks from shop above Dolwen Beach or paddle boards from Fosup when he is on the beach, swim, paddle, sunbathe, enjoy the rock pools, watch for dolphins. Join the Bluetits chill swimmers for open water swimming most Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 7am and other times too.
Come and visit our two beautiful sandy beaches
Recent Events
Pictures of Aberporth in the spring with sunshine and rainbows. April and May are perfect times to visit when there are fewer visitors and often lovely weather.
About-Aberporth brings together local information on organisations and events for both residents and visitors alike.
Check our calendar of events (currently being updated, check back soon and also let us know of any local events we've missed)
Aberporth is a popular tourist destination on the West Wales coast just north of Cardigan and south of New Quay and Llangrannog, with a resident population of around 2500. Aberporth has two beautiful sandy beaches, one of which is dog free in summer. Aberporth hosts a variety of events throughout the year including a summer festival, raft race, fireworks on the beach in November, the annual boxing day swim and many more.
The All Wales Coast Path passes through Aberporth making it an ideal destination for walkers or an excellent stopover en route and it is just a few miles from Cardigan and the start of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
The Lleyn peninsula and Eryri (Snowdonia) can be seen across Cardigan Bay and the bay is home to a resident population of dolphins which can often be spotted from the beaches.
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History
Aberporth started in the 16th century as a fishing village on the West Wales coast. It developed into one of the main fishing centres and at one time up to 20 herring boats regularly put to sea. The trade declined as fish stocks dwindled and today just a single fishing boat still operates from the beach. Now it is a popular tourist destination with two beautiful beaches and plenty of tourist accomodation and services.
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