I found this video puzzling because Tim didn't actually show viewers round the town itself??? For anyone wanting to know: 1. It's a fairly LARGE town - plenty of shops, cafes, charity shops, snug pubs and eateries and some artisan shops. It also has a Greggs, Costa and Waterstones 2. If you want to stay centrally I can recommend Harry's Hotel & Restaurant - a 5-minute walk in a straight line from the railway station 3. There are loads of charity shops and also a huge Oxfam shop that specialises in books 4. There's a supermarket right opposite Harry's in the main thoroughfare so if you're self-catering that's the place to stock up 5. The fish & chip shop OPPOSITE the prom cooks TO ORDER so prepare yourself for a 15-minute wait (at least). The man got quite shirty with me when I asked why it was taking so long (there are no signs in the shop to inform customers that food is cooked to order) 6. Public toilets can be found by the Castle and also as you walk towards the funicular railway (it costs 30p so have some change to hand). I usually wait until I need to 'go' then just pop into a cafe for a cuppa and make use of their toilets 7. If you don't want to pay the £6.50 for the funicular railway you can walk to the top - it's not too challenging and has great views 8. The people of Aberystwyth are very welcoming - always willing to help you 9. As you walk towards the funicular railway there's a SENSATIONAL ice cream/gift shop that sells about 30 different flavours 10. Aberystwyth is very clean - the town really seems to care, and it shows 11. As you alight the train there's a large Antique Centre - worth a look as they have a lot of second-hand books, kitchen items (cheap) 12. Right next to the Antique Centre is a Wetherspoons (the traditional breakfast is sensational). Loos are upstairs and IMMACULATE 13. For singletons/solo travellers avoid school holidays - the town is crammed with families/loud kiddies particularly in good weather. I love going out of season AND when the children are in school: the sea's the best cure for a cluttered and overwhelmed mind 14. I urge you to make the effort and get up early (before breakfast) - nothing as beautiful as a peaceful walk along the prom at 5.00 am Hope that's helpful.
I currently live in Aberystwyth studying at the University and I'm so glad I chose this as my option because it's such a nice town, good pubs, a...iffy but aight ish nightclub, and of course, the best thing about seaside towns...chippies! bloody love getting a nice fish and chips.
Omg what do you study? First year Maths student here I love the town tbh, loads of decent pubs, chippies, pier (the meh nightclub), and we can't forget Lip Lickin' lmao
Friends and I ( we are from The States) toured July 2023 and spent a lovely couple of days here. Stayed at the Glengower ( one of those coastal hotels you mentioned). It was wonderful! Walked the castle, the pier and did some shopping near the Uni. And of course we did the railway - watched a storm roll in from the top. Would go back in a heartbeat! ❤
As someone who has grown up and lives in Aberystwyth this was really cool to watch! You should visit when the starlings are roosting under the pier, it’s an incredible sight
I used to go down in the evenings when I lived on high street (37....on the corner across the road from the marina lol). The starlings were an awesome sight.
They don’t show the scaffolding everywhere, the tatty looking buildings, the graffiti, rubbish strewn everywhere, the drug users and regular fights that goes on in the evenings, by yeah the starlings are a sight to behold
@@gib123ons Go back to the utopia that you live in then! You complain about the building being tatty but then also about the buildings being done up (ie scaffolding)😂 All of these are problems that seaside towns across the UK deal with! So do one, blame Westminster not Aber
Aw yay, you did Aber while you were here too! Just like the Barmouth tour, this is another lovely snapshot of the town. I've spent a lot of time in Aber over the last few years and it's lovely to see it here in all it's glory on a sunny day. The only thing missing is that amazing smell of the Harbour. Thank you Tim for visiting us here in Mid Wales.
I can’t lie after living in Aberystwyth my whole life I’ve got a different opinion on what its like day to day. When I was younger Aber was quite a tidy cute little welsh town but as I’ve grown up it’s slowly turning sour year by year. Of course I’ll always refer to Aber as home but it hasn’t got the same character as it used to. But I can see why it’s a good tourist destination
Think it's due to politics, immigration or just the way life goes? Sorry to hear that, it's a similar case right here where I live. I still think the UK is the greatest country in the world💛
Literally my favourite place in the world. Its the open mics, musicians, artists, the bluebell woods and vegan-friendly culture that really make it the best.
Very,very nice !! I was a vegan once for 17 years in the past, now a vegetarian for 16 +years & going !! Very good to know that as I still enjoy vegan dishes a lot !! 😀 👍👍😍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🏴💕💞
I raised my children here 12 years ago and I loved living there. It's definitely changed, it's looking amazing. One of my favourite memories was when it snowed heavily in Feb 2004 and someone had built a snowman on the beach. I don't know if it's still there, but Hollywood Pizza had the best pizzas, and the best chippy was in East Street
Absolutely! I lived there for 4 years whilst studying at the University. Absolutely loved it and return frequently. I have to admit the shops are a bit tired and neglected now, but it's still my favourite place.
Hi Tim beautiful part of the world lovely views . Never been there myself but maybe one day. Thankyou for sharing with us love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx
Remember Abetystwyth in the 1980s. When I lived in Tywyn. Aberystwyth was our main shopping place so we came here every two weeks. We called it Aber. Good days and great times. Thank you for the video.
Thank you very much for the tour video. I am a prospective international student, an offer holder for Aberystwyth University and two other Unis. Been watching tour videos like this to get a feel of the city while making a decision on which Uni shall I attend. Tour videos and Vlogs like this are helpful for me.
@@jaishreeram1832 I am an international offer holder. Still deciding between my offers. I have never visited the uni before, hence, I do not know how it is yet.
Went for the day from Birmingham a couple of weeks ago, lovely sunny day, a nice three hour coastal walk towards Borth, Aberystwyth is a lovely place to visit with some stunning coastal views. I absolutely love the place.
I did my undergraduate degree in Aber (a few decades ago now lol) and I loved my time there. There used to be a fab little sandwich place near the bottom of the hill on the way into town from the university that did the most amazing tuna baguette. Good memories of those years
Been to Aberystwyth probably half dozen times, once on Motorbike when on Holiday in Aberaeron. And several daytrips. Also twice walked the Borth to Aberystwyth Cliftop trail, 2nd time my Right Ankle was numb for last 2 miles.
Spent all my childhood in Clarach bay and loved going into Aberystwyth to buy elastic band powered aeroplanes from the model shop. I still love this place.
Recently went to sons graduation, visit there 5 or 6 times a year. The ‘tree trunks’ on the Pier beer garden are now complete and have branches that light up in the evening and can be seen down other end of coast at North beach, looks much better than I am describing. Stayed at Queensbridge Hotel, cheap-ish and cheerful, no allocated parking, but the view from rooms with bay window on front of building make it look like you are waking up at sea. Helps that we had hot n sunny days.
Thanks for this video, a nice introduction to the area, my granddaughters just gone to uni there, I've not visited the place previously but hope to shortly. 💖
Very recently moved from Aber after a 4 year stint at the university. Never been in a more beautiful town, surrounded by energetic people and with the woodland and fells only a couple of miles out of town towards Ponterwyd or Pontarfynach. Best place to grab a cocktail? Cambrian. Best place for a night out? Angel Inn. It's absolutely worth catching the TrawsCymru T5 down the coast to explore more of Ceredigion's stunning coastline and biodiversity!
@@tinahart4586 And Ceinewydd, my favourite day out! Nothing beat birding, dolphin spotting and a cheeky gwynt y ddraig gold medal on the quay! I'm coming back in a couple of weeks and cannot wait!
Cambrian and Angel as the best places to go? There's also the Vale of Rheidol pub as well. 😂 Genuinely Rummers, Glengower and Ship and Castle (won national pub of the year twice I think) are the best places to go
@@AntonoirJacques for a cocktail or a sloppy night out, of course they are! Love ship and castle if I fancy a quality pint - sadly havent been vale since the change in ownership.
Lovely memories! All through the 1960’s we had a 2 week caravan holiday in Borth and always visited Aberystwyth. We love the crime drama Hinterland, set in Aberystwyth and filmed all around the area.
been to Aberystwyth many times. hope whilst in the area you travelled through or visited aberaron and New Quay. New Quay is hands down one of my favourite places I've ever been!!!!
Was a student there 98-2001. Had many lectures and tutorials in Old College. Not been back since 2005. Can’t believe how much has changed. I remember the great fire in one of the seafront halls of residence just a few weeks into my first year.
Aber-ust-with (according to our Quaternary lecturer). The first y is pronounced /u/. Thanks for the video ❤️ The happiest 3 years of my life were studying in Aber 🥰
Had a giggle each time you said "Aberystwyth" ....there's only one "w". I grew up a few miles from here and lived there for a few years. Was a bit expensive to rent though. Used to walk over to Clarach Bay then Ynylas over the cliffs. It's a nice walk in the summer.
That was great, thanks Tim. I recommend the Premier Inn on the seafront, really nice, and the railway is a must do of course. I also recommend not wearing sandals on the beach, it's far too stony, I ruined my favourite pair on that beach! You can't beat those views though can you 👍😁
Wow, it looks so nice there! A cousin was a Professor at the University there, no wonder they settled there. Before my time sadly but I see a tour of Wales in my future!
You seem to do pretty well with the weather Tim. I did the Cliff Railway, last year and highly recommend it. I did the (in the town) Vale of Rheidol Railway recently to Devils Bridge, very impressive. On my to do list is the Hafod Estate, which is supposed to be a good walk.
Another great tour, Tim. I’ve only been to Aber once and that was to go on the lovely Vale of Rhediol railway that goes into the mountains. Love the Welsh coast :)
Love visiting Aberystwyth especially when the weathers good….Colwyn Bay used to have quite a long pier but it was demolished a few years ago due to neglect, what’s there now was put in place a couple years ago. I think the shortest pier in the UK is in Burnham on Sea, another town worthy of a visit if you get a chance.
Only Phase 1 of Colwyn Bay's pier has happened so far. They have a Victoria Pier Trust shop that's moved to the main Street. Phase 2 and 3 are on their way. I always thought it should be a pleasure pier rather than what the original vision seemed to be but you can't complain - what they're doing is groundbreaking stuff, beating Felixstowe and Skegness to it. It's still officially the same Victoria Pier as well - some of the original structure was used and other saved features retained and included.
@@MeadowDay I imagine it will take shape slowly. They're welcoming opinions on how it should develop. I believe in traditional seaside tourism but many people are very negative about that. It divides opinion.
Now, I've been a regular visitor to Aberystwyth myself and from _my_ experience alone it is a _great_ town! For example, there is a charity shop situated on what I think used to be a Platform 2, and there plenty of charity shops dotted around the town as well, like I know this Oxfam charity shop where I picked up this book of The Monkees one time and the first season of Star Trek another. And don't even get me started on the fish and chips - they taste amazing! In fact, the fish and chips shop on the pier is one of the best (if not, _the_ best) fish and chip shops I've had the pleasure to dine at so long as you ignore the fact that it tends to fill your tummy very quick, but still it's the best fish and chips shop there and still can't be beat. You can even get bus services to Aberaeron, Llanarth and Cardigan there and travel to whatever holiday home you've booked near Aberystwyth. It's one of the best towns I've been to in Wales and still cannot be beat!
Hi Tim .. sorry I missed you. Cooking today. It’s Mother’s Day here so I want to wish Gaby Happy Mother’s Day💐 It looks beautiful there Tim. A lot to see . I would love a walk there. Wishing you and Gaby a wonderful week. ☀️
my wife insisted (why i never really understood) ; that we 'burn our mortgage' in Wales...which we did ..on the shores near the city of St. David's...such a beautiful, mixture of rugged and panoramic vistas...the cathedral, makes one whisper, so as not to disturb those gone by so long ago...we hiked through the area...some of the lore, told by the locals still echo through our memories..the "do you remember", brings back awesome recollections ...
I used to stay in Aberaeron for 3 weeks every summer with my mam and grandparents and we would spend a lot of time in Aberystwyth and they had the best Chinese takeaway on the seafront. Not be back in 10+ but loved watch this vlog and remembering all of the lovely memories ♥️
In November of 2017, actually on Guy Fawks day, I was in Aberystwyth, a nice town not only as a seaside resort, but an important place of Welsh history and culture. I live in the USA and a few days after I returned, I was watching a show on our PBS network that was new to me, 'Hinterland'. I was pleasantly surprised I recognized the base setting of the series was set in the town I was in only a few days before. I suspect very few in the USA (or even in Wales) would have recognized what town it was.
Aberystwith Wales has been in my bucket list for quite a while now !! My late soulmate ( Welsh ,my 1st b.f.of a long distance call relationship ) mentioned of Aberystwith to me in our conversation one day on the phone ,but I didn't understand what " promonade " was back then .Lol. My English wasn't that good ,yet .I was 15. I already wrote so~many lyrics/ songs in all English, but speaking in English was a different story ! But, he explained it really well to me so that I could imagine the white stony road right by the sea 🌊I imagined it & loved the bold contrast of the blue water & a wide white stoney promonade !He was stunned to see it ,he said !! I could see that in videos on TH-cam now for the last several years ! I'm still planning to visit Aberystwith in the near future !!! 😍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🏴💕💞
I studied in Aberystwyth in the mid-90s. You actually can't see the cliff railway from the harbour; what you can see is the South Beach (which is part of the old town) and the castle. The main seafront (the North Beach) is round the corner from there. Incidentally, the marina in the harbour was built in the early 90s and was bitterly opposed by many in the town, especially Welsh nationalists. They said it would push up house prices and make this part of Wales another playground for the English rich (I remember that phrase from the student magazine, the Courier, which I got hold of an old copy of as it was well before the time I was there).
The Welsh Nationalists have a saying for the English who have holiday homes in Welsh speaking areas which is "Come home to a real fire." I will let the imagination work that saying out!
First time we went there it rained but the next time we had fantastic weather like you had. Also went up the cliff railway to the top. There is a camera obscura right on top of the hill. Great video Tim, enjoyed watching.
@@WalkWithMeTim strange TH-cam placed in my feed,I have not looked up aberystwyth in TH-cam but then again searched up photos few days ago to show my son where I lived at his age...thank you
One of my favourite places ever!! I’m lucky enough to have Aber & Borth as my second home 🥰 my family are from Aberystwyth. I’d move there in a heart beat.
We stayed there for a long weekend a couple of years back..lovely place. One bad thing was, one morning the car was absolutely covered in seagull ****....lol. ....great vlog again Tim..💯♥️💪👍 ps those weird looking baskets with chains on, dotted along the hill,I think are for frisbee golf.....
Watching this makes you realise the public investment in the seafront at Rhyl is not just a waste of money but it has made things worse. It would have been much better to clear it all away and landscape it nicely. Aber, by not chasing the buckets and spades brigade, has retained its charm
Well done for the trying to pronounce Welsh. Aber-wrist-with. You said dim correct. Parcio is park-e-o. The I is pronounced like e. it’s a long time since I’ve been there. It’s a nice place.
We watched Gibraltar after Aber really enjoyed it .we didn't see as much as you on our day trip to Gibraltar .nerja & frigulliana are beautiful I loved both look forward to that hint hint .I can't go as I'm a in Vax
Great video, I'm visiting North Wales in August doing the Snowdonia 360 so I'm finding your latest videos most helpful.. In answer to your Aberystwyth question regarding the chained baskets at the top of the clifftop railway, they are used for frizby golf which is more popular in the USA....
A day in Aberystwyth is enjoyable. I was last there before the pandemic, but there was nice scenery, people were friendly, and there were interesting little shops to go in. Too, the National Library and the one in the university were great places for research on the subject of your choice. I'm looking forward to going back.
There used to be a lovely little shop called Mona Lisa on the High Street, owned by a wonderful couple, Bet and Ceredig, who became family friends of ours. I often wonder how they're doing lol. I've not seen them in years since moving away
I live in Aberystwyth, can safely say I really like it here, but just wish that owners would pick up their dogs crap on the street! Everything else is gorgeous
Stopped at the Pier hotel 40 yards from the pier. V clean good size rooms recently decorated with helpful staff. Did have a bar but it was closed when we stayed a few months back. Excellent value for money.
Great vid again Tim. Though pronunciation is chronic... It's spoken as the following sounds like Abber ist with, and spelled Aberystwyth. Keep up the great vids.
Very amusing seeing the houses down south beach described as posh and new, they've been there going on 20 years and are mostly social housing now. The posh side of aber is constitution hill, those houses are filled with upper middle class to straight up insane wealth. Did you manage to go into the observatory at the top of consti? There is an interactive live birds eye view of aberystwyth. One of my favourite things to do in town as a teenager, that and go to the museum.
Where the pastel coloured apartments are on the front, once stood one of the best amusement arcades ever. That was a long time ago and I suppose it had it's day. I have to say, those apartments do look good and I think overall they have done a great job with the front. 👍
I was constantly trying to spot myself in the video lol, I'm always out when the weather is like this but it might have been on a weekend and it's trickier to get back and forth then
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I found this video puzzling because Tim didn't actually show viewers round the town itself??? For anyone wanting to know:
1. It's a fairly LARGE town - plenty of shops, cafes, charity shops, snug pubs and eateries and some artisan shops. It also has a Greggs, Costa and Waterstones
2. If you want to stay centrally I can recommend Harry's Hotel & Restaurant - a 5-minute walk in a straight line from the railway station
3. There are loads of charity shops and also a huge Oxfam shop that specialises in books
4. There's a supermarket right opposite Harry's in the main thoroughfare so if you're self-catering that's the place to stock up
5. The fish & chip shop OPPOSITE the prom cooks TO ORDER so prepare yourself for a 15-minute wait (at least). The man got quite shirty with me when I asked why it was taking so long (there are no signs in the shop to inform customers that food is cooked to order)
6. Public toilets can be found by the Castle and also as you walk towards the funicular railway (it costs 30p so have some change to hand). I usually wait until I need to 'go' then just pop into a cafe for a cuppa and make use of their toilets
7. If you don't want to pay the £6.50 for the funicular railway you can walk to the top - it's not too challenging and has great views
8. The people of Aberystwyth are very welcoming - always willing to help you
9. As you walk towards the funicular railway there's a SENSATIONAL ice cream/gift shop that sells about 30 different flavours
10. Aberystwyth is very clean - the town really seems to care, and it shows
11. As you alight the train there's a large Antique Centre - worth a look as they have a lot of second-hand books, kitchen items (cheap)
12. Right next to the Antique Centre is a Wetherspoons (the traditional breakfast is sensational). Loos are upstairs and IMMACULATE
13. For singletons/solo travellers avoid school holidays - the town is crammed with families/loud kiddies particularly in good weather. I love going out of season AND when the children are in school: the sea's the best cure for a cluttered and overwhelmed mind
14. I urge you to make the effort and get up early (before breakfast) - nothing as beautiful as a peaceful walk along the prom at 5.00 am
Hope that's helpful.
I currently live in Aberystwyth studying at the University and I'm so glad I chose this as my option because it's such a nice town, good pubs, a...iffy but aight ish nightclub, and of course, the best thing about seaside towns...chippies! bloody love getting a nice fish and chips.
I totally agree!
Omg what do you study? First year Maths student here
I love the town tbh, loads of decent pubs, chippies, pier (the meh nightclub), and we can't forget Lip Lickin' lmao
Friends and I ( we are from The States) toured July 2023 and spent a lovely couple of days here. Stayed at the Glengower ( one of those coastal hotels you mentioned). It was wonderful! Walked the castle, the pier and did some shopping near the Uni. And of course we did the railway - watched a storm roll in from the top.
Would go back in a heartbeat! ❤
As someone who has grown up and lives in Aberystwyth this was really cool to watch! You should visit when the starlings are roosting under the pier, it’s an incredible sight
I hear thats good
I used to go down in the evenings when I lived on high street (37....on the corner across the road from the marina lol). The starlings were an awesome sight.
They don’t show the scaffolding everywhere, the tatty looking buildings, the graffiti, rubbish strewn everywhere, the drug users and regular fights that goes on in the evenings, by yeah the starlings are a sight to behold
@@gib123ons Go back to the utopia that you live in then! You complain about the building being tatty but then also about the buildings being done up (ie scaffolding)😂 All of these are problems that seaside towns across the UK deal with! So do one, blame Westminster not Aber
Aw yay, you did Aber while you were here too! Just like the Barmouth tour, this is another lovely snapshot of the town. I've spent a lot of time in Aber over the last few years and it's lovely to see it here in all it's glory on a sunny day. The only thing missing is that amazing smell of the Harbour. Thank you Tim for visiting us here in Mid Wales.
Thanks jenny for your kind words
Lived here for 3 years whilst at uni. Hands down my favourite place in the UK. I'd move back in an instant.
yes!
I can’t lie after living in Aberystwyth my whole life I’ve got a different opinion on what its like day to day. When I was younger Aber was quite a tidy cute little welsh town but as I’ve grown up it’s slowly turning sour year by year. Of course I’ll always refer to Aber as home but it hasn’t got the same character as it used to.
But I can see why it’s a good tourist destination
Think it's due to politics, immigration or just the way life goes? Sorry to hear that, it's a similar case right here where I live. I still think the UK is the greatest country in the world💛
Yes Aber has definitely gone downhill since the recession, but then that's the case for a lot of places.
Lived in Aber for 5 years during and after university. It will always be my spiritual home. So many memories.
a great place
Never been here it looks beautiful ❤, i holiday in Barmouth,but Aber is definitely worth a visit🎉 ty Tim🎉
Literally my favourite place in the world. Its the open mics, musicians, artists, the bluebell woods and vegan-friendly culture that really make it the best.
:-)
Vegan friendly is brilliant
Very,very nice !! I was a vegan once for 17 years in the past, now a vegetarian for 16 +years & going !! Very good to know that as I still enjoy vegan dishes a lot !! 😀 👍👍😍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🏴💕💞
@sharynkhan1104 YAY !! I am a vegetarian who still eats vegan dishes on my trips every where !! 👍👍🎶
I raised my children here 12 years ago and I loved living there. It's definitely changed, it's looking amazing. One of my favourite memories was when it snowed heavily in Feb 2004 and someone had built a snowman on the beach. I don't know if it's still there, but Hollywood Pizza had the best pizzas, and the best chippy was in East Street
Locals and students just call it Aber. Glad you enjoyed it.
I know that know lol
Loved the train ride up the hill. Another place to see when on vacation.
No way could I sit on the edge of that cliff😮 stunning views,beautiful scenery ❤
Wales is a wonderful part of the country with a great coast line your video's show's all of us what we are missing out on great vid
I think so ;-)
Absolutely! I lived there for 4 years whilst studying at the University. Absolutely loved it and return frequently. I have to admit the shops are a bit tired and neglected now, but it's still my favourite place.
Totally agree!
me and the wife always watch your videos tim we have visited quite a few places because of you your the best
Just a beautiful place Tim. That view was spectacular. It did not disappoint . Thank you ! 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Tim beautiful part of the world lovely views . Never been there myself but maybe one day. Thankyou for sharing with us love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx
thanks Tracey , hope you are ok
Remember Abetystwyth in the 1980s. When I lived in Tywyn. Aberystwyth was our main shopping place so we came here every two weeks. We called it Aber.
Good days and great times. Thank you for the video.
aber .. nice! thanks for watching Jennifer hope you subscribed too
Everyone who lives there calls it Aber. All of us in Wales know where they mean. My wife comes from Penparceau (pronounced penparky)
So lovely to see Aberystwyth in the sunshine 🌞, every time we have gone there it rains or cloudy, but it's a lovely place to visit.
its amazing when the sun comes out
I have visited Aberystwyth twice many years ago after watching you're excellent video I intend to visit this lovely town once again
you should its a great town
Can't believe how different the Pier looks! Haven't been back to Aberystwyth since I graduated, and I miss it so much!
Aberystwyth looks a very nice place Tim.Thank for your video
Thank you very much for the tour video. I am a prospective international student, an offer holder for Aberystwyth University and two other Unis. Been watching tour videos like this to get a feel of the city while making a decision on which Uni shall I attend. Tour videos and Vlogs like this are helpful for me.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey, i have also received offer from the same Uni. How's the uni ? Did you get in ?
@@jaishreeram1832 I am an international offer holder. Still deciding between my offers. I have never visited the uni before, hence, I do not know how it is yet.
Went for the day from Birmingham a couple of weeks ago, lovely sunny day, a nice three hour coastal walk towards Borth, Aberystwyth is a lovely place to visit with some stunning coastal views. I absolutely love the place.
agree
I am going to visit Aberystwyth in June for my first time ...I hope I will enjoy and I hope will be good weather
I just want to say thanks for another wonderful walking tour. Enjoyed watching it 😍
Glad you enjoyed it
I did my undergraduate degree in Aber (a few decades ago now lol) and I loved my time there. There used to be a fab little sandwich place near the bottom of the hill on the way into town from the university that did the most amazing tuna baguette. Good memories of those years
Spartacus!
Thank you for sharing - brought back so many good memories as a student in the 1980s. It's where my heart is :)
The Judith Chalmers of TH-cam, this is a compliment by the way😁. Love your videos.👍
LOL
Been to Aberystwyth probably half dozen times, once on Motorbike when on Holiday in Aberaeron. And several daytrips. Also twice walked the Borth to Aberystwyth Cliftop trail, 2nd time my Right Ankle was numb for last 2 miles.
yikes
Spent all my childhood in Clarach bay and loved going into Aberystwyth to buy elastic band powered aeroplanes from the model shop. I still love this place.
me too!
Recently went to sons graduation, visit there 5 or 6 times a year.
The ‘tree trunks’ on the Pier beer garden are now complete and have branches that light up in the evening and can be seen down other end of coast at North beach, looks much better than I am describing.
Stayed at Queensbridge Hotel, cheap-ish and cheerful, no allocated parking, but the view from rooms with bay window on front of building make it look like you are waking up at sea.
Helps that we had hot n sunny days.
Always visit Aber with my nan and grandad every year. Lovely beach and beautiful scenery
Agree Jordan
Beautiful views. Thanks for sharing 👍 😁
Glad you enjoyed it
I’ve lived in Aberystwyth all my life & even grew up here, it’s absolutely amazing ❤️xx
agree
Hai can you help me I am looking there one family house ...
Thanks for this video, a nice introduction to the area, my granddaughters just gone to uni there, I've not visited the place previously but hope to shortly. 💖
Very recently moved from Aber after a 4 year stint at the university. Never been in a more beautiful town, surrounded by energetic people and with the woodland and fells only a couple of miles out of town towards Ponterwyd or Pontarfynach. Best place to grab a cocktail? Cambrian. Best place for a night out? Angel Inn. It's absolutely worth catching the TrawsCymru T5 down the coast to explore more of Ceredigion's stunning coastline and biodiversity!
defo sounds great
I live in Aber and toltally agree . T5 stops at Aberaeron which is stunning , cardigan etc.
@@tinahart4586 And Ceinewydd, my favourite day out! Nothing beat birding, dolphin spotting and a cheeky gwynt y ddraig gold medal on the quay! I'm coming back in a couple of weeks and cannot wait!
Cambrian and Angel as the best places to go? There's also the Vale of Rheidol pub as well. 😂
Genuinely Rummers, Glengower and Ship and Castle (won national pub of the year twice I think) are the best places to go
@@AntonoirJacques for a cocktail or a sloppy night out, of course they are! Love ship and castle if I fancy a quality pint - sadly havent been vale since the change in ownership.
Lovely memories!
All through the 1960’s we had a 2 week caravan holiday in Borth and always visited Aberystwyth. We love the crime drama Hinterland, set in Aberystwyth and filmed all around the area.
yes I forgot to mention that lol
been to Aberystwyth many times. hope whilst in the area you travelled through or visited aberaron and New Quay. New Quay is hands down one of my favourite places I've ever been!!!!
wow
Another great walk with you Tim
More to come! thanks Lesley for watching
Was a student there 98-2001. Had many lectures and tutorials in Old College. Not been back since 2005. Can’t believe how much has changed. I remember the great fire in one of the seafront halls of residence just a few weeks into my first year.
Wow I remember hearing about that
I was also a student in Aber from 98 to 2001. Haven't been back since, but will visit at some point.
I was there then...did English Literature. All the students got vouchers
@@Land-of-reason Plynlymon and Caerleon
Visited years ago. Like most of Wales - Beautiful! I hope you have Caernarfon on your list, Tim. I have a penchant for history. Thanks again! 👍
Great suggestion!
Aber-ust-with (according to our Quaternary lecturer). The first y is pronounced /u/.
Thanks for the video ❤️ The happiest 3 years of my life were studying in Aber 🥰
Thanks for sharing!!
Had a giggle each time you said "Aberystwyth" ....there's only one "w". I grew up a few miles from here and lived there for a few years. Was a bit expensive to rent though. Used to walk over to Clarach Bay then Ynylas over the cliffs. It's a nice walk in the summer.
lol yes im rubbish at that
That was great, thanks Tim. I recommend the Premier Inn on the seafront, really nice, and the railway is a must do of course. I also recommend not wearing sandals on the beach, it's far too stony, I ruined my favourite pair on that beach! You can't beat those views though can you 👍😁
I tried to stay there it was expensive so I stayed 45 miles away lol
@@WalkWithMeTim A lot of hotels are more expensive these days ☹
Wow, it looks so nice there! A cousin was a Professor at the University there, no wonder they settled there. Before my time sadly but I see a tour of Wales in my future!
yes took me over 5hrs lol but its worth it
Really enjoyed your video Tim looks a lovely unspoiled resort thankyou 😁😁😘😘
Glad you enjoyed it sue , thanks for watching
You seem to do pretty well with the weather Tim. I did the Cliff Railway, last year and highly recommend it. I did the (in the town) Vale of Rheidol Railway recently to Devils Bridge, very impressive. On my to do list is the Hafod Estate, which is supposed to be a good walk.
Sounds great! yes im lucky with the weather ;-)
Hafod is our new favourite place to get lost in.
Absolutely beautiful! ❤️❤️I would love to visit. Thank you for this video 🙏
you are so welcome! thanks for watching
Another great tour, Tim. I’ve only been to Aber once and that was to go on the lovely Vale of Rhediol railway that goes into the mountains. Love the Welsh coast :)
me too! ;-)
Excellent Tim....as usual.
Thanks
Love visiting Aberystwyth especially when the weathers good….Colwyn Bay used to have quite a long pier but it was demolished a few years ago due to neglect, what’s there now was put in place a couple years ago.
I think the shortest pier in the UK is in Burnham on Sea, another town worthy of a visit if you get a chance.
ill check it out ;-)
Only Phase 1 of Colwyn Bay's pier has happened so far. They have a Victoria Pier Trust shop that's moved to the main Street. Phase 2 and 3 are on their way. I always thought it should be a pleasure pier rather than what the original vision seemed to be but you can't complain - what they're doing is groundbreaking stuff, beating Felixstowe and Skegness to it. It's still officially the same Victoria Pier as well - some of the original structure was used and other saved features retained and included.
Basyl Peter Jones that’s so good to hear, wonder when it will be completed.
@@MeadowDay I imagine it will take shape slowly. They're welcoming opinions on how it should develop. I believe in traditional seaside tourism but many people are very negative about that. It divides opinion.
Now, I've been a regular visitor to Aberystwyth myself and from _my_ experience alone it is a _great_ town! For example, there is a charity shop situated on what I think used to be a Platform 2, and there plenty of charity shops dotted around the town as well, like I know this Oxfam charity shop where I picked up this book of The Monkees one time and the first season of Star Trek another. And don't even get me started on the fish and chips - they taste amazing! In fact, the fish and chips shop on the pier is one of the best (if not, _the_ best) fish and chip shops I've had the pleasure to dine at so long as you ignore the fact that it tends to fill your tummy very quick, but still it's the best fish and chips shop there and still can't be beat. You can even get bus services to Aberaeron, Llanarth and Cardigan there and travel to whatever holiday home you've booked near Aberystwyth. It's one of the best towns I've been to in Wales and still cannot be beat!
Love Aber. Used to live 80 miles away so good for day trips. Prince Charles spent a year at the University in 1969.
Hi Tim .. sorry I missed you. Cooking today. It’s Mother’s Day here so I want to wish Gaby Happy Mother’s Day💐 It looks beautiful there Tim. A lot to see . I would love a walk there. Wishing you and Gaby a wonderful week. ☀️
Same to you! :-)
my wife insisted (why i never really understood) ; that we 'burn our mortgage' in Wales...which we did ..on the shores near the city of St. David's...such a beautiful, mixture of rugged and panoramic vistas...the cathedral, makes one whisper, so as not to disturb those gone by so long ago...we hiked through the area...some of the lore, told by the locals still echo through our memories..the "do you remember", brings back awesome recollections ...
Thanks for watching Keith
I used to stay in Aberaeron for 3 weeks every summer with my mam and grandparents and we would spend a lot of time in Aberystwyth and they had the best Chinese takeaway on the seafront. Not be back in 10+ but loved watch this vlog and remembering all of the lovely memories ♥️
Thanks for watching and sharing Nicola, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE 😉
In November of 2017, actually on Guy Fawks day, I was in Aberystwyth, a nice town not only as a seaside resort, but an important place of Welsh history and culture. I live in the USA and a few days after I returned, I was watching a show on our PBS network that was new to me, 'Hinterland'. I was pleasantly surprised I recognized the base setting of the series was set in the town I was in only a few days before. I suspect very few in the USA (or even in Wales) would have recognized what town it was.
thanks tim, always my go to videos for places i want to visit
I enjoyed this, thanks for taking us along 👍
My pleasure Jane
Stayed in Clarach Bay years ago, visited Aberystwyth and went on the cable car, loved it, picked a great week ❤️
yes when the sun shines its great
Aberystwith Wales has been in my bucket list for quite a while now !! My late soulmate ( Welsh ,my 1st b.f.of a long distance call relationship ) mentioned of Aberystwith to me in our conversation one day on the phone ,but I didn't understand what " promonade " was back then .Lol. My English wasn't that good ,yet .I was 15. I already wrote so~many lyrics/ songs in all English, but speaking in English was a different story ! But, he explained it really well to me so that I could imagine the white stony road right by the sea 🌊I imagined it & loved the bold contrast of the blue water & a wide white stoney promonade !He was stunned to see it ,he said !! I could see that in videos on TH-cam now for the last several years ! I'm still planning to visit Aberystwith in the near future !!! 😍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🏴💕💞
I studied in Aberystwyth in the mid-90s. You actually can't see the cliff railway from the harbour; what you can see is the South Beach (which is part of the old town) and the castle. The main seafront (the North Beach) is round the corner from there. Incidentally, the marina in the harbour was built in the early 90s and was bitterly opposed by many in the town, especially Welsh nationalists. They said it would push up house prices and make this part of Wales another playground for the English rich (I remember that phrase from the student magazine, the Courier, which I got hold of an old copy of as it was well before the time I was there).
thanks for sharing your memories
The Welsh Nationalists have a saying for the English who have holiday homes in Welsh speaking areas which is "Come home to a real fire." I will let the imagination work that saying out!
This brings me back to the Memory Lane. I haven´t been in Aber for almost 20 years.
Hi thanks Tim great views enjoyed that Yvonne
Thanks Yvonne
Thank you, Tim. This is my favourite town in the whole world, I'm going again for holiday soon :D
First time we went there it rained but the next time we had fantastic weather like you had. Also went up the cliff railway to the top. There is a camera obscura right on top of the hill. Great video Tim, enjoyed watching.
me too John first time I went was in the rubbish weather , how different when the sun comes out
my birth town nostalgia, must take a trip with the kiddos, thanks for this
Glad you enjoyed it
@@WalkWithMeTim strange TH-cam placed in my feed,I have not looked up aberystwyth in TH-cam but then again searched up photos few days ago to show my son where I lived at his age...thank you
another Beautiful place thanks tim
Thanks ali
One of my favourite places ever!! I’m lucky enough to have Aber & Borth as my second home 🥰 my family are from Aberystwyth. I’d move there in a heart beat.
Oh wow!
Great upload! I’d love to see you Maybe put some little facts on screen as your showing certain attractions in places you visit
I do sometimes
We always pronounce it "abber - rist - with."
That's better without the W lol
No its pronounced Aber - ust - with
@@RhydzSkidz yes finally someone who has it right
Nobody pronounces it like that 😂
@@RhydzSkidz it depends on your accent. Y is pronounced a bit like halfway between a u and an i where I’m from
We stayed there for a long weekend a couple of years back..lovely place.
One bad thing was, one morning the car was absolutely covered in seagull ****....lol. ....great vlog again Tim..💯♥️💪👍 ps those weird looking baskets with chains on, dotted along the hill,I think are for frisbee golf.....
lol seagulls use cars as aiming practise lol
@@WalkWithMeTim definitely ha ha
Another really good video!…thank you, would love to visit.
You should
Watching this makes you realise the public investment in the seafront at Rhyl is not just a waste of money but it has made things worse. It would have been much better to clear it all away and landscape it nicely. Aber, by not chasing the buckets and spades brigade, has retained its charm
My daughter was at University hear. It's magical & my daughter did not want to leave
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Iam very lucky to live in Aber and I love it . Its beautiful and the people are nice 🤩 .
agree Tina
Love Aberystwyth, visit often and visiting soon!
Us too!
Was there two weeks ago visiting my son at the University. Loves every minute in the town
Our pier used to be so much longer but it was destroyed somehow either a fire or storm I can't quite remember. That's why it's an odd shape
arrrr makes sense
I used to work in an office opposite the pier. Was amazing in summer.. Winter gets a bit nautical lol
lol I like that tho!
A Gem...Many Thanks Tim.
you are Very welcome Rose, thanks for watching
Well done for the trying to pronounce Welsh. Aber-wrist-with. You said dim correct. Parcio is park-e-o. The I is pronounced like e. it’s a long time since I’ve been there. It’s a nice place.
The coloured properties similar to buildings in Tenby👍☀️
yes I thought that John
We watched Gibraltar after Aber really enjoyed it .we didn't see as much as you on our day trip to Gibraltar .nerja & frigulliana are beautiful I loved both look forward to that hint hint .I can't go as I'm a in Vax
Glad you enjoyed it! Karen , thanks for watching
Great video, I'm visiting North Wales in August doing the Snowdonia 360 so I'm finding your latest videos most helpful.. In answer to your Aberystwyth question regarding the chained baskets at the top of the clifftop railway, they are used for frizby golf which is more popular in the USA....
yes I don't think its caught on here lol
A day in Aberystwyth is enjoyable. I was last there before the pandemic, but there was nice scenery, people were friendly, and there were interesting little shops to go in. Too, the National Library and the one in the university were great places for research on the subject of your choice. I'm looking forward to going back.
Enjoy
Did you miss the many run down abandoned buildings on the sea front?
There used to be a lovely little shop called Mona Lisa on the High Street, owned by a wonderful couple, Bet and Ceredig, who became family friends of ours. I often wonder how they're doing lol. I've not seen them in years since moving away
@@-Voidy- not there now
I live in Aberystwyth, can safely say I really like it here, but just wish that owners would pick up their dogs crap on the street! Everything else is gorgeous
yes most seaside towns have that prob
Love your videos ...I watch from the USA...
Thanks Carol , hope you subscribed too ;-)
@@WalkWithMeTim I'm British but miss England and Wales so much ...you are very entertaining ...xx
lol you think ha ha
Stopped at the Pier hotel 40 yards from the pier.
V clean good size rooms recently decorated with helpful staff. Did have a bar but it was closed when we stayed a few months back.
Excellent value for money.
Hi Tim. Love Aberystwyth so Victorian. But peaceful and quiet .
yes its nice and peaceful
Great vid again Tim. Though pronunciation is chronic... It's spoken as the following sounds like
Abber ist with, and spelled Aberystwyth.
Keep up the great vids.
Thanks for the info!
Very amusing seeing the houses down south beach described as posh and new, they've been there going on 20 years and are mostly social housing now. The posh side of aber is constitution hill, those houses are filled with upper middle class to straight up insane wealth.
Did you manage to go into the observatory at the top of consti? There is an interactive live birds eye view of aberystwyth. One of my favourite things to do in town as a teenager, that and go to the museum.
not this time
have another visit to catch the starlings and their movements in the autumn!
Sounds great
@@WalkWithMeTim it's an incredible sight to watch! Spent my university years in Aber! Frisbee golf on the hill.
As a student there was a tradition to kick the bar at the end of the promenade. Supposedly it was for good luck
Wow
The bar's still there and is regularly kicked 🙂
Where the pastel coloured apartments are on the front, once stood one of the best amusement arcades ever. That was a long time ago and I suppose it had it's day. I have to say, those apartments do look good and I think overall they have done a great job with the front. 👍
I was constantly trying to spot myself in the video lol, I'm always out when the weather is like this but it might have been on a weekend and it's trickier to get back and forth then
:-)
No joke when you were on consty Hill I saw one of my friends mum and aunt😂
lol