Why go
- Town and community in Wales.
- Served by Aberporth Airport.
History
Cardigan is a town and community in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. It is positioned on the tidal part of the River Teifi on the border with Pembrokeshire, and had a population of 4,216 at the 2021 census.
Where to stay
Canllefaes Ganol, Penparc, Cardigan SA43 1SG, United Kingdom · canllefaescottages.com
Croft Farm Croft, Cardigan SA43 3NT, United Kingdom · croft-holiday-cottages.co.uk
Teifi Wharf, Bridge Warehouse, Cardigan SA43 3AA, United Kingdom · albionaberteifi.co.uk
Blaenplwyf Felinwynt, Cardigan SA43 1RT, United Kingdom · byrecottages.co.uk
Flambards Hotel, Harries Terrace, Llechryd, Cardigan SA43 2NT, United Kingdom
Indoor
Penparc Road, Cardigan SA43 1QY, United Kingdom · happycampersfamilypark.com
Troedyrhiw, Penparc, Ceredigion, Cardigan SA43 2AE, United Kingdom
Brongwyn Mawr, Penparc, Cardigan SA43 1SA, United Kingdom · cardiganholidays.co.uk
Caemorgan Rd, Cardigan SA43 1QU, United Kingdom · caemorgan.com
Fishguard Road, Cardigan SA43 3DR, United Kingdom · cardigancaravansite.co.uk
High St, St Dogmaels, Cardigan SA43 3EQ, United Kingdom · tyannieholidays.co.uk
Poppit Sands, Cardigan SA43 3LW, United Kingdom · cardiganbay.co.uk
Llechryd, Cardigan SA43 2NR, United Kingdom · facebook.com
Indoor
Cwm Plysgog, Cardigan, Cilgerran SA43 2TB, United Kingdom · coldatnight.co.uk
Pendre, Cardigan SA43 1JU, United Kingdom · llety-teifi-guest-house.com.es
5 Baptist St, St Dogmaels, Cardigan SA43 3EN, United Kingdom · llwynbedw.inn.fan
Gwbert, Cardigan SA43 1PP, United Kingdom · cliffhotel.com
Coronation Dr, Gwbert, Cardigan SA43 1PP, United Kingdom · gwberthotel.com
29D High St, Cardigan SA43 1HJ, United Kingdom · blacklioncardigan.com
36 St Mary St, Cardigan SA43 1ET, United Kingdom · angelhotelcardigan.com
Teifi Wharf, Castle St, Cardigan SA43 3AA, United Kingdom · coldatnight.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast, The Old Vicarage, Moylgrove, Cardigan SA43 3BN, United Kingdom · oldvicaragemoylegrove.co.uk
Gwbert, Cardigan SA43 1PP, United Kingdom · watersedgeleisurepark.co.uk
Llyn Y Felin, Llechryd, St Dogmaels, Cardigan SA43 2QH, United Kingdom
Llangoedmor, Cardigan SA43 2LD, United Kingdom
Llechryd, Cardigan SA43 2QL, United Kingdom
Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron SA46 0HE, United Kingdom
Coedmor, Cardigan SA43 2PB, United Kingdom
Castle Malgwyn, Llechryd, Cardigan SA43 2QA, United Kingdom
Cardigan SA43 2LG, United Kingdom
2 Brooklyn Villas, St Dogmaels, Cardigan SA43 3HR, United Kingdom
The Red Lion, Saint Mary Street, Cardigan SA43 1DD, United Kingdom
Poppit Sands, B4546, St Dogmaels, Cardigan SA43 3LN, United Kingdom
2 Gwbert Rd, Cardigan SA43 1AE, United Kingdom · brynhyfrydbandb.co.uk
Indoor
Wellewen, Cardigan SA43 2LJ, United Kingdom
39M8+3R, Cardigan SA43 2LB, United Kingdom
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Asian, Fusion, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Castle Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 3AA
Restaurant · Originally an English Congregational Chapel called Hope Chapel, then the printing house of the Cardigan & Tivyside Advertiser. Now a restaurant.… · yrhenprintworks.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 29B High Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1JG
Regional, Restaurant · Restaurant, coffee shop, delicatessen and bakery Opening hours: Tu-We 08:00-18:00; Th-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features:… · crwst.cymru
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1 Pendre, Cardigan, SA43 1JL · coffee1.co.uk
Cafe · Youth-only (14-25) cafe operated by Area 43 youth charity. · 35 Pendre, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1JS · area43.co.uk
Indian, Tandoori, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, 17:00-23:45 Features: takeaway, delivery · Quay Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HR · abdulstandoorispice.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mar-Aug: Th-Sa 15:30-21:30; Su 15:30-20:00; Sep-Dec: Th-Sa 15:30-21:00; Jan-Feb: off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway ·… · elsalsa.co.uk
Ice Cream · Ice cream sweetened with honey instead of sugar. Features: takeaway · 37 High Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HE
Pizza, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:30-24:00 Features: delivery · 1 Finch's Square, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1BS
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 2 High Street, St Dogmaels, SA43 3ED · morffein.co.uk
Seafood, Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Quay Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HR
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 49 Pendre, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1JS
Burger, Sandwich, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Chancery Lane, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HD
Chicken, Burger, Pizza, Cafe · Chicken/Burger cafe · 53 Pendre, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1JR
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-20:30; We-Su 12:00-22:00 · Cambrian Quay, SA43 1EZ · grain.wales
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5 Pendre, Cardigan, SA43 1JL
Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:30-16:00 Features: takeaway
Cafe · Features: takeaway · 2 High Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HJ
Indian, Fast Food · Features: delivery · 2 Finch's Square, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1BS · alis-tandoori.co.uk
Mexican, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Bath House Road, Cardigan, SA43 1JL
Pizza, Burger, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-01:00 Features: delivery · 38 St. Mary Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1ET
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:30, 16:30-20:30; easter-Sep: Sun 16:30-20:30 Features: takeaway · Llechryd, SA43 2NR
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 07:30-14:30; We 07:30-14:00; Th-Fr 07:30-14:30; Sa 08:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Cardigan / Aberteifi,…
Restaurant · restaurant · Llechryd, SA43 2NR
Cafe · Friday evening menu is restricted to fish and chips, pies, sausages and extras. Sunday menu is restricted to traditional Sunday roast. Opening hours:…
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Quay Street, Cardigan, SA43 1HR · shampanofcardigan.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th 17:00-20:00 · Cilgerran
Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Cafe · Occupies ground floor of 25 and 26 Quay Street. Entrance at 26 Quay Street is shared with the Cellar Bar. Features: outdoor seating · 25-26 Quay…
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 3 College Row, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1LL
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 31 Priory Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1BZ
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Poppit, SA43 3LN
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 16 Pendre, Cardigan, SA43 1JL
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Th-Mo 10:00-17:00; SH Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · Felinwynt, SA43 1RT
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-16:00; Su 07:30-15:30 Features: outdoor seating · 5-6 Finch's Square, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1BS
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 13-14 Pendre, Cardigan, SA43 1JL
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Pendre, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1JL
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-15:00 · Black Lion Mews, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HJ
Cafe · Opening hours: PH,We-Su 10:00-16:00
Cafe · cafe · High Street Arcade, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HJ
Cafe · cafe · 3 High Street, Cardigan / Aberteifi, SA43 1HJ
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Airports
Haverfordwest Airport (HAW) 22 mi to the centre
Fishguard Rd, Haverfordwest SA62 4BN, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Aberporth Airport 4.9 mi to the centre
Aberporth, WLS, GB
Crymych Airstrip 9.8 mi to the centre
WLS, GB
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip 13 mi to the centre
Llandysul, Ceredigion, WLS, GB
Getting there by ferry
A Bay To Remember
Ferry terminal · 0.9 mi from the centre · A Bay To Remember
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aberporth Airport; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: A Bay To Remember, 0.9 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cardigan, Wales. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour