Cardigan
Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JY
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Places to visit, Ceredigion
Once the busiest port in Wales, Cardigan, situated on the Teifi estuary, is an ancient borough which received its first charter in the late 12th Century and was the seat of The Lord Rhys, one of the last Welsh princes to rule an independent principality. The remains of the castle (now being restored) are visible proof of the power struggles between Norman invaders and Welsh princes. Built in the late 11th Century by Gruffydd ap Rhys, it is thought to be the site of the first Eisteddfod in 1176. The town has lots of historical architecture including a medieval bridge and quaint alleyways where you can idle away the time in the many shops and cafés. Your first port of call should be the Cardigan Heritage Centre, housed in an 18th-century warehouse on Teifi Wharf, where you can find out all about the town’s long history, including its shipping heyday in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Visit the Guildhall and its covered market which offers a great selection of fresh food, crafts and second-hand goods. Lovers of the arts are well-catered for in Cardigan. The Theatr Mwldan is one of Wales’ leading theatrical venues, hosting ballet, concerts and films.
Visit Cardigan
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