What to do and see in Aberystwyth, Wales: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

Learn to surf on the beautiful Mid Wales coastline with AberAdventures the only recognised Surfing GB Academy in Mid and North Wales. We teach all levels of surfing from complete beginners through to competition level and tailor each session to customer needs. Lessons are great fun and provide a safe learning environment for our wide customer base including schools, colleges, stag/hen parties, individuals and families. We also hire surf equipment and sit on kayaks.

Ceredigion Museum is a living mediator between the past and present. We aim to reflect the history of the county through material evidence. Ceredigion Museum is based at the Coliseum, Aberystwyth, with additional facilities throughout the county. Along with the permanent displays the museum has a lively programme of temporary exhibitions and events. Admission is free

Travelling on the Vale of Rheidol Railway is the finest way to see the stunning Rheidol Valley. We pass through wide open fields,woodland and rugged mountain scenery as the line twists and turns clinging to the hillside gradually climbing nearly 700ft (200m)from Aberystwyth to reach our destination at Devil’s Bridge. Birds of prey such as Red Kite and Buzzards are regularly seensoaring high above the valley floor and breathtaking views can beenjoyed by all.

Rheidol Visitor Centre & Power Station Open Bank holiday Easter weekend, May 1st - September 30th, 10:30-16:15 7 days a week Only 10 miles from Aberystwyth, why not come and visit Statkraft's Rheidol Visitor Centre in Cwm Rheidol, with its film about the history of Rheidol Hydro Electric scheme and a film about a tour of the Hydro-Power station, including our wind sites. Pre-booked tours of the power station are available for groups and schools with prior notice - Booking forms are also available from the Rheidol Visitor centre café. Our Visitor centre’s cafe is open for Bank holiday Easter weekend and then from May 1st – 30th September and is open 7 days a week from 10.30am – 4.15pm. We serve an excellent variety of hot and cold drinks, ice creams, sandwiches and cakes! Sit outside and look at the amazing surrounding views of the valley and reservoir and watch the Vale of Rheidol steam train go by in the hills. We look forward to your visit to Rheidol Visitor Centre soon!

A choice of Actor-led Experiences: The Black Chasm Orcs, Goblins, Wraiths & other Myths. Wales' scariest underground adventure. This experience is not for the faint hearted! Not recommended for under 10's. A Dragon's Tale Why risk the nightmare of Black Chasm when you can join the search for Grotty, Silver Mountain's mystical, secretive and shy dragon. Our new for 2014 actor-led adventure for families. Suitable for children from the age of 4yrs. A Miner's Life This guided tour immerses you in the original and rare setting of the mine, both above and below ground and helps you to discover the fascinating facts of mining life in by-gone times as it would have been seen through the eyes of a miner. Family-active 4 new hands-on features including Shroomy Challenge, Shroomy Circle, Giant's Button Puzzle, Giant's Pan Pipes. Woo Hoo Wood Younger members of the family will delight in the magic of Woo Hoo Wood where they can find their way through the Tangle-Foot Maze, search for the answers to the Woo Hoo Quest, glimpse the Kindlings' Tree Village or try a spot of Den-building - with some help from the grown-ups too! Gem / Gold Panning* Next to the Silver River Water Play area you can try your hand at panning for gems or for 'gold'. One of our most popular activities this is totally absorbing for young and old! * Modest charges apply Silver River Play Area Even more for the kids and the young at heart to enjoy with the chance to safely dam and divert the water in the wooden channels or paddle in the stream and carry on with the dam-building theme! (Crocs/footwear advised for paddling). Mining Exhibition This indoor museum holds one of the finest collections of hard rock mining machinery, tools and ephemera in Wales, reflecting the story of silver-lead ore extraction in the Cambrian Mountains over many centuries. Coffee Shop Our cosy coffee shop offers fresh from-the-bean coffees, teas, delicious hot chocolate, cold drinks and ices, hot soup, paninis, toasties, sandwiches, cold snacks and tempting cakes & muffins. Gift Shop Provides the chance to browse a fascinating and colourful display of gemstone & mineral gifts plus plenty of fun items for the kids to choose from too.