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Cardigan

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Cardigan

Cardigan sits on the route: 20 minutes from Aberporth, 41km from Blue Lagoon, Abereiddi.

Cardigan is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,301, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cardigan sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cardigan to your route.

About Cardigan

Cardigan Guildhall (Welsh: Neuadd y Dref Aberteifi), is a municipal building in Pendre, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. The structure, which is now used as an art gallery and community events venue, is a Grade II* listed building.

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What are the best things to do in Cardigan?

Cardigan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cardigan located?

Cardigan is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0837 latitude, -4.6623 longitude.

What is the population of Cardigan?

Cardigan has a population of approximately 5,301 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,301
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.0837, -4.6623

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Cardigan

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Blue Lagoon, Abereiddi

Flooded slate quarry on the Pembrokeshire coast whose 25m-deep basin glows a surreal turquoise-blue, ringed by ruined quarry buildings. A former Red Bull Cliff Diving venue and coasteering favourite.

41 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Britain's only truly coastal national park, with 186 miles of path tracing dramatic cliffs, hidden coves and beaches along the wild Welsh coast.

44 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Tenby

Charming walled seaside town with pastel-coloured Georgian houses, three sandy beaches and a medieval town wall.

46 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

St Davids

Britain's smallest city, home to a magnificent 12th-century cathedral nestled in a valley and the shrine of Wales's patron saint.

47 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Pembrey Circuit

Wales's national motorsport centre on the Carmarthenshire coast, a fast former-airfield circuit once used by F1 teams including McLaren and Williams for secret testing.

48 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Barafundle Bay

Pristine golden-sand beach accessible only on foot through dunes and woodland, regularly voted the best beach in Britain.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Cardigan

  • 66 kmAbergwesyn Pass (Devil's Staircase)Remote 16-mile single-track mountain road from Abergwesyn to Tregaron over the Cambrian Desert, its Devil's Staircase section stacking hairpins at 20%+ gradients. One of the emptiest drives in Britain. No fuel, little signal.
  • 68 kmBlack Mountain Pass (A4069)Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.
  • 69 kmCwmystwyth Mountain RoadWild, lonely mountain road from Rhayader to Aberystwyth over the Cambrian Mountains, passing the Elan Valley dams and old lead mines of Cwmystwyth. Often called one of Britain's remotest drives.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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