Old College, Aberystwyth

Name: Old College
Address: King Street, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

#22 among attractions in Aberystwyth

Universities and schools, Gothic architecture

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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. ()

Architectural style: FlamboyantCoordinates: 52°24'53"N, 4°5'18"W

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King StreetAberystwyth United Kingdom

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Day trips

Old College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~600 ftSW
Ruins, Forts and castles
Aberystwyth Castle, Aberystwyth
3 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.
1.2 miE
Monastery
St Padarn's Church, Aberystwyth
32 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.
0.9 miS
Hilltop fort ruins with town and sea views
Pen Dinas, Aberystwyth
25 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.
0.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, View point
Constitution Hill, Aberystwyth
19 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.
~1170 ftNE
History museum, Museum
Ceredigion Museum, Aberystwyth
6 min walk • Ceredigion Museum is a museum in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales.
1.1 miE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Museum
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
28 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.
0.9 miE
Bookshop, Library
National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
22 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.
~390 ftNE
Pub, Hotel, Piers and boardwalks
Royal Pier, Aberystwyth
2 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.
1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum
Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection, Aberystwyth
28 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Penglais Nature Park
17 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.
0.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Park Avenue, Aberystwyth
12 min walk • Park Avenue currently called Aberystwyth University Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Aberystwyth, Wales and has served as the home of Cymru Premier side Aberystwyth Town since 1907. The stadium capacity is 5,000 with 1,500 seats. It is a 4G artificial turf pitch.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old College?

Nearby attractions include Royal Pier, Aberystwyth (2 min walk), Aberystwyth Castle, Aberystwyth (3 min walk), Ceredigion Museum, Aberystwyth (6 min walk), Constitution Hill, Aberystwyth (19 min walk).

How to get to Old College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old College:

Bus

Great Darkgate Street • Lines: 304 (4 min walk)
Terrace Road • Lines: 304 (6 min walk)

Train

Aberystwyth (8 min walk)
Vale of Rheidol (12 min walk)