Information
How to Find Us
By Road or Rail
The International Ceramics Festival is held on the campus of Aberystwyth University on the mid-Wales coast. Close to both the sea and the mountains, the Cambrian Coast makes a wonderful venue for this inspirational event.
There is public transport to the festival.
Trains from London Euston change at Birmingham or Wolverhampton. Approx journey time is 5 hours.
There are also regular coach services.
The Festival site at the Arts Centre on Penglais Hill can be reached on foot (20 mins) or take a taxi from the railway or bus stations.
By Air
Nearest airports are:
Manchester (3 hours)
Birmingham (2.5 hours)
Cardiff (2.5 hours)
London Airports (5 hours)
Trains from London Euston change at Birmingham or Wolverhampton. Approximate journey time is 5 hours
Accommodation
Visitors to the Festival will be able to stay in University Student Accommodation by pre-booking rooms or in a wide range of hotels, guesthouses and B&B establishments in and round Aberystwyth.
There is not room for all visitors in the on-campus rooms, so early booking is essential.
The university accommodation is in single rooms and is self catering. Each series of rooms has a large well equipped kitchen and dining area.
For people who have booked in to the university accommodation, please note that these are the check in times.
Thursday 27 June 2013
14.00 hrs – 19.00 hrs
Penbryn Reception
19.00 onwards
Main Campus Reception
Friday 28 June 2013
14.00 hrs – 19.00 hrs
Rosser Lounge OR PJM Reception*
19.00 hrs onwards
Main Campus Reception
Saturday 29 June 2013
08.00 hrs – 10.00 hrs
Penbryn Reception
10.00 hrs onwards
Main Campus Reception
CHECK-OUT – key return
Saturday 29 June 2013
08.00 hrs – 10.00 hrs
Penbryn Reception
10.00 hrs onwards
Main Campus Reception
Sunday 30 June 2013
08.00 hrs – 16.00 hrs
Main Campus Reception
16.00 hrs – 19.00 hrs
Rosser Lounge OR PJM Reception*
Monday 1 July 2013
09.00 hrs – 10.00 hrs
Penbryn Reception
*Please refer to the accommodation letter you have been sent by post to confirm which of these two locations you should go to.
All campus accommodation must be booked directly with the Conference Office. More information will be available in November 2012. If you have any queries, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or telephone 01970 621960
Extend Your Stay!
Mid Wales is a beautiful part of the UK and there’s plenty to enjoy – so stay a little longer and explore a little!
The Cambrian Mountain is a project that aims to help promote rural enterprise, protect the environment and add value to products and services in Mid Wales. The project was inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales who as the Cambrian Mountains Initiative President wishes to help sustain traditional upland farms and rural communities. The initiative recognises high quality tourism establishments including hotels, restaurants, self-catering accommodation and visitor attractions.
A number of hotels and guest houses in the Cambrian Mountain Initiative are offering special rates for festival attenders, including:
The Falcondale Hotel, Lampeter
The Falcondale hotel and 2AA rosette restaurant near the University town of Lampeter is only 30 minutes from the coastal villages of Cardigan Bay and hilly, marshy regions of the Cambrian Mountains as well as only 40 minutes South of Aberystwyth. A wealth of walking, cycling, fishing, and open gardens within easy reach of this central location in Wales.
Quote Aberystwyth Arts Centre when making your booking with us via phone 01570422910 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and receive a 20% discount from our bed and breakfast prices. Rooms are subject to availability and you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from the Arts Centre on arriving at the hotel.
All the hotels and guest houses in the initiative are specially selected for quality and are just lovely – they’d give you a relaxing base, with fantastic food, and a chance to get to know Mid Wales a little better. You can find out who they all are at www.cambrianmountains.co.uk.
Hotels
The Falcondale (Lampeter)
www.thefalcondale.co.uk
The Metropole (Llandrindod Wells)
www.metropole.co.uk
Ynyshir Hall (near Machynlleth)
www.ynyshirhall.co.uk
The Castle Hotel (Llandovery)
www.castle-hotel-llandovery.co.uk
The New White Lion Hotel (Llandovery)
www.newwhitelion.co.uk
Lake Country House Hotel & Spa (Llangammarch Wells)
www.lakecountryhouse.co.uk
Y Talbot (Tregaron)
www.ytalbot.com
Restaurants with rooms and guesthouses
Gwesty Cymru (Aberystwyth)
www.gwestycymru.com
Guidfa House (Crossgates, near Llandrindod Wells)
www.guidfa-house.co.uk
Lasswade Country House (Llanwrtyd Wells)
www.lasswadehotel.co.uk
TyMawr Mansion (Cilcennin, Lampeter)
www.tymawrmansion.co.uk
Country restaurants
Y Ffarmers, Llanfihangel y Creuddyn (near Aberystwyth)
www.yffarmers.co.uk
Self catering
Luxury Lodges Wales (Trefeglwys)
www.luxury-lodges-wales.com
The Yurt Farm (Penuwch, Tregaron)
www.theyurtfarm.co.uk
Elan Valley Trust cottages (Rhayader)
www.elanvalley.org.uk
Tynrhelyg farm cottage (Talybont, Aberystwyth)
www.tynrhelyg1.co.uk
Tyllwyd Farm cottage and camping (Cwmystwyth, Aberystwyth)
www.welshaccommodation.co.uk
Attractions
National Trust Llanerchaeron Estate (between Aberaeron and Lampeter)
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/llanerchaeron
The Welsh Quilt Centre (Lampeter)
www.welshquilts.com
Ultracomida (Delicatessen – Aberystwyth)
www.ultracomida.com
Rhiannon Gold Centre (Tregaron)
www.rhiannon.co.uk
Aberystwyth Arts Centre (Aberystwyth)
www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk
Vale of Rheidol railway (Aberystwyth)
www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
Elan Valley Visitor Centre (Rhayader)
www.elanvalley.org.uk/visiting-elan/visitor-centre
The National Library of Wales (Aberystwyth)
www.llgc.org.uk
Ceredigion Museum (Aberystwyth)
www.ceredigion.gov.uk
Bwlch Nant yr Arian (Aberystwyth)
www.forestry.gov.uk/bwlchnantyrarian
Strata Florida Abbey (Pontrhydfendigaid)
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/stratafloridaabbey
Camping and Caravanning
There is a choice of campsites only a short distance from Aberystwyth. For more queries regarding camping or to reserve a space please contact the campsites directly.
Midfield Holiday and Residential Park – 2.5 miles from festival. Elevated site with views over Aberystwyth. Large amenity block and children’s play area. Tel: 01970 612542
Aberystwyth Holiday Village – 1.5 miles from Festival. 15 acre site along river Rhiedol. Plenty of facilities. Tel: 01970 624211
Grovenor Caravan Park – 2.5 miles from the festival. Flat site along the river Rheidol with basic facilities. Tel: 01970 612121
