Welsh Tourism

Cardigan or Aberteifi in Welsh is a town in the county of Ceredigion in West Wales. It lies on the estuary of the River Teifi at the point where Ceredigion meets Pembrokeshire.

Places worth a visit

• Cilgerran Wildlife Park
• The Cellar Bar
• Fforest Cafe (Over the bridge)
• Theatre Mwldan

Latest News from the Tivy Side

1. EU energy boost for Pembrokeshire - A £2.2m scheme to help over 1,200 employees boost their skills and support Pembrokeshire's growing energy sector has been announced by Science, Innovation and Skills Deputy Minister, Lesley Griffiths.
2. Hydro for all - A small grant has made it possible to offer subsidised hydro studies locally to help communities replace fossil fuels with electricity from streams and rivers.
3. Spate of vandalism in local churches - A spate of vandalism at churches in north Pembrokeshire has prompted police to issue an appeal this week.
4. Urgent pleas over hospital land deal - AN urgent plea is being made this week to ensure land is secured for Cardigan’s new hospital before it becomes a casualty of public spending cuts.
5. Major river alert - The emergency services swung into action in Cardigan at the weekend after a report of a person falling into the River Teifi.
6. AM welcomes new planning guidelins - Plaid Cymru’s Elin Jones AM has welcomed the publication of new planning guidance by the Assembly Government which will facilitate development in rural communities.
7. Farm park owner loses appeal - After a four and a half year fight against a proposal to route part of the Ceredigion coastal path through his Gwbert farm park Lyn Jenkins has lost in the Court of Appeal.
8. Lifeboat goes to surfer's aid - Cardigan RNLI lifeboat was called out yesterday evening to assist a kite surfer on the bar in the Teifi estuary.
9. Teifi Roc 900 festival - The historic West Wales costal town of Cardigan is celebrating its 900th anniversary this year. As one of the commemorative activities the Cardigan 2010 committee are holding the Teifi Roc 900 festival.
10. Cloudburst causes flash floods - A cloudburst in the Cardigan area yesterday afternoon caused flash flooding and fire crews and council workmen answered numerous calls.