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How to Find Us
By Road or Rail
The International Ceramics Festival is held on the campus of Aberystwyth University on the mid-Wales coast. Close to both the sea and the mountains, the Cambrian Coast makes a wonderful venue for this inspirational event.
There is public transport to the festival.
Trains from London Euston change at Birmingham or Wolverhampton. Approx journey time is 5 hours.
There are also regular coach services.
The Festival site at the Arts Centre on Penglais Hill can be reached on foot (20 mins) or take a taxi from the railway or bus stations.
By Air
Nearest airports are:
Manchester (3 hours)
Birmingham (2.5 hours)
Cardiff (2.5 hours)
London Airports (5 hours)
Trains from London Euston change at Birmingham or Wolverhampton. Approximate journey time is 5 hours
Accommodation
Visitors to the Festival will be able to stay in University Student Accommodation by pre-booking rooms or in a wide range of hotels, guesthouses and B&B establishments in and round Aberystwyth.
There is not room for all visitors in the on-campus rooms, so early booking is essential.
The university accommodation is in single rooms and is self catering. Each series of rooms has a large well equipped kitchen and dining area.
All campus accommodation must be booked directly with the Conference Office. More information will be available in November 2012. If you have any queries, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or telephone 01970 621960
Hotels and Guesthouses
A list of hotels and guesthouses can be sent upon request. We cannot book these for you and you will have to contact the various hotels directly. Useful sites for local accommodation include:
www.visitaberystwyth.com
www.visitmidwales.com
www.visitwales.com
Camping and Caravanning
There is a choice of campsites only a short distance from Aberystwyth. For more queries regarding camping or to reserve a space please contact the campsites directly.
Midfield Holiday and Residential Park – 2.5 miles from festival. Elevated site with views over Aberystwyth. Large amenity block and children’s play area. Tel: 01970 612542
Aberystwyth Holiday Village – 1.5 miles from Festival. 15 acre site along river Rhiedol. Plenty of facilities. Tel: 01970 624211
Grovenor Caravan Park – 2.5 miles from the festival. Flat site along the river Rheidol with basic facilities. Tel: 01970 612121