Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection, Aberystwyth

Name: Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection
Address: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection

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The Aberystwyth University Ceramic Collection & Archive is located in Aberystwyth, Wales. It holds one of the major collections of studio ceramics in Britain and is particularly noted for its studio pottery of the period 1920–1940. The permanent and temporary exhibitions from the collection are on display in the Ceramic Gallery in Aberystwyth Arts Centre and the archive office is located in the School of Art, Aberystwyth University. The Ceramic Bulletin is produced every two years by the university and it features news of activities including exhibitions, new acquisitions, research, awards and grants. ()

Established: 1920 (104 years ago)Coordinates: 52°24'56"N, 4°3'47"W

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Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aberystwyth Castle, St Padarn's Church, Pen Dinas, Constitution Hill.

1.1 miW
Ruins, Forts and castles
Aberystwyth Castle, Aberystwyth
29 min walk • Aberystwyth Castle is a historic gem nestled in the coastal town of Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. This grand ruin, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, stands proudly as a testament to the medieval military architecture of the time.
0.5 miS
Monastery
St Padarn's Church, Aberystwyth
12 min walk • Saint Padarn's Church is a parish church of the Church in Wales, and the largest mediaeval church in mid-Wales. It is at Llanbadarn Fawr, near Aberystwyth, in Ceredigion, Wales, United Kingdom.
1.3 miSW
Hilltop fort ruins with town and sea views
Pen Dinas, Aberystwyth
33 min walk • Pen Dinas is the name of a large hill within the boundary of the village of Penparcau, on the coast of Ceredigion, Wales, upon which an extensive Iron Age, Celtic hillfort of international significance is situated.
1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, View point
Constitution Hill, Aberystwyth
27 min walk • Constitution Hill is a hill in the Welsh town of Aberystwyth, situated to the north of the town. The hill overlooks Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion, Wales, running between the town and the coastal settlements Borth and Clarach to the north.
0.9 miW
History museum, Museum
Ceredigion Museum, Aberystwyth
23 min walk • Ceredigion Museum is a museum in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.
~190 ftN
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Museum
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
1 min walk • Aberystwyth Arts Centre is an arts centre in Wales, located on Aberystwyth University's Penglais campus. One of the largest in Wales, it comprises a theatre, concert hall, studio and cinema, as well as four gallery spaces and cafés, bars, and shops.
~1170 ftW
Bookshop, Library
National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
6 min walk • The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, is the national legal deposit library of Wales and is one of the Welsh Government sponsored bodies.
1 miW
Pub, Hotel, Piers and boardwalks
Royal Pier, Aberystwyth
27 min walk • The Royal Pier, Aberystwyth is a pleasure pier located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales. The first pier to open in Wales in 1865, after a series of storm attacks, it is now a much shortened version of its originally constructed length of 242 metres.
0.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Penglais Nature Park
13 min walk • Penglais Nature Park is a woodland situated in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion in Wales. The park is a combination of woodland and a disused quarry. Spring brings a display of a carpet of bluebells in common with the many other bluebell woods.
0.5 miSE
Library
Thomas Parry Library, Aberystwyth
14 min walk • The Thomas Parry Library at Aberystwyth was part of the library of the University of Wales Aberystwyth, it served the Department of Information Studies, Department of Law and Criminology and the School of Management & Business.
1.1 miW
Universities and schools, Gothic architecture
Old College, Aberystwyth
28 min walk • Old College, Aberystwyth is a building that forms part of the University of Aberystwyth in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales. It was built in 1795 by John Nash and is a Grade I listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection?

Nearby attractions include Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth (1 min walk), National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth (6 min walk), St Padarn's Church, Aberystwyth (12 min walk), Thomas Parry Library, Aberystwyth (14 min walk).

How to get to Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection:

Bus

Aberystwyth Arts Centre • Lines: 03 (1 min walk)
University Sports Centre • Lines: 03 (5 min walk)

Train

Llanbadarn (17 min walk)
Vale of Rheidol (19 min walk)