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 Aberystwyth is the principal holiday resort and administrative
centre of the west coast of Wales. It is also home to the University of Wales
Aberystwyth and the National Library.
The town is nestled between three hills and two beaches, and hosts some castle
ruins, a pier and a harbour. The surrounding hills hold the visible remains
of a iron age fort and also a monument to Wellington and once climbed offer
stunning views of Cardigan Bay.
Aberystwyth is a University town with some seven thousand students, ensuring
it a vibrant throughout the year and not just during summertime.
 The seafront hosts Victorian / Edwardian buildings mostly 4/5 stories high. The wide promenade protects the buildings from the ravages of the Irish Sea in the winter and in the summer it offers space to sit, soak up the sun and view the surrounding hills. On a clear day you may see the tallest mountain in Wales, Snowdon.
Distance from (approximate distances):
Cardiff - 110 miles / 178 km - 2 hr 30 mins
Birmingham - 120 miles/200km - 3 hrs
Manchester - 141 miles / 227km - 3 hrs
London - 240 miles / 385km - 5 hrs
The Belle Vue Royal Hotel is located in the centre of Aberystwyth on the seafront.
The railway station is about 1km away. Parking is available on the seafront
outside of the hotel although restrictions apply. The hotel has a small car
park located to the rear of the building.
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