Aber Bay Holiday Park

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Indoor swimming pool
New
Camping field
Indoor swimming pool
View of aber bay and the site

  • Peaceful site by Clarach beach, 10 minutes’ drive from Aberystwyth
  • Silver Mountain Experience and Devil's Bridge within 30 mins' drive
  • Heated indoor pool on site, plus clubhouse with bar and restaurant
Ready for stunning views of Cardigan Bay in the morning and spectacular sunsets over the sea? Sounds like a trip to the west coast of Wales is on the cards, then. And when you do make your way to Ceredigion, you should certainly consider a stay at Aber Bay Holiday Park. This peaceful, family-friendly spot is just north of Aberystwyth (10 minutes’ drive), which you can reach by car or via a splendid walk along the Ceredigion Coast Path, which takes in dramatic cliffs and more of those unforgettable bay views. After all this talk of bay and coast, you might be wondering: just how close is the beach from the site? Well, Clarach beach is about a 10-second walk: literally just across the road and a patch of grass – how convenient is that? On days when the water is too cold or too rough for you, you can retreat to the indoor (heated) swimming pool, or just enjoy the spectacle of the sea from the terrace of the clubhouse, from where you can take in a vast stretch of coastline with a meal from the restaurant and/or a glass of something chilled in hand. Meanwhile, the kids can busy themselves at the outdoor play area or in the games room… Dogs are welcome at the site, and they can also join you on the beach (provided they stay on the north side of the Clarach river); they should have a jolly good time exploring rockpools and hidden coves.

Site type

Tent pitches 85
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

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83% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

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Kirsty R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Being close to the beach. Lots of things for the children to do. Cheap meals at the restaurent

Disliked Toliet and shower very small recommend had a family one. Not allowed a small fire pit so got very cold at evenings

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Location is amazing, right by the…

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Richard B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location is amazing, right by the sea. Good club house and prices are reasonable for food and drink.

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A beautiful place to camp with…

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Tom G.

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Liked A beautiful place to camp with a stunning view and a great beach for water sports

The camping fields were spacious and it was great to see the kids playing and spending time outside and not on their switch consoles

Toilets were cleaned daily and as far as people moaning about no toilet roll bring your own your camping for christ sake

The club was great and my kids enjoyed the pool to and paying a fiver per person isn't a loss really when other places cost twice as much to enter

I would definitely stay again

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Chris R.

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Liked Staff were more than accommodating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, an excellent site in a great location. Highly recommended.

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Stuart Y.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, good facilities, helpful receptionist and first class breakfast.

Disliked Distance from tent pitch to showers. It was a real treck for us as we were put in the bottom field.

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Good location close to beach. Reasonably priced

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Claire W.

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Liked Clean quiet site, can choose where you pitch and there was plenty of choice.
Toilets and showers were adequate and fairly clean.

Disliked Pool closed at 4 but this wasn't explained so we didn't get to use it.
There were loads of black bugs on the balcony of the restaurant which was a shame as this area was mostly unused.

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Good sea views, decent clean showers…

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Thomas W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good sea views, decent clean showers and toilet block. The pool in the clubhouse is new and lovely.

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Staff very good

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Anonymous

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Liked Really good but unhappy with people throwing rubbish and unruly kid taking up camp property and young people playing music loud with no respect for others late at night and early morning apart from this it was a great time I hope it comes back as I would like to camp there again.

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Great campsite, we will definitely be back

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Charlotte L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, we were in the bottom bit of the field, easy access to toilet and washing up facilities.
Facilities and club house were great and they are closed to the public for an hour before the evening entertainment so you can go in and get good seats.
Easy walk to the beach and there is lots down at the beach

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Anonymous

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Liked close to beach, nice views, big restaurant

Disliked busy weekend - toilets were rather dirty

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Aber Bay Holiday Park

Barkers Well Lane

Clarach Bay

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 3DT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.43652°N
4.08029°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 km University Campus Penglais
2.5 km Bus Station
7.5 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
2.5 km Aberystwyth Rail Station
6.4 km Borth Rail Station
12.1 km Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
31.1 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
31.5 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Aberystwyth (Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Castell Aberystwyth ruins, National Library of Wales): 10 minutes’ drive - Pen Dinas Hill Fort: 15 minutes - The Magic of Life Butterfly House: 20 minutes - Ynyslas Sand Dunes: 20 minutes - Silver Mountain Experience (mining and escape rooms): 25 minutes - Devil's Bridge Waterfalls: half an hour - Coed y Brenin Forest Park: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clarach South 0.3 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Aberystwyth North 2.2 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth South 2.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Borth 6.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 11.8 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 2.8 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.3 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 23 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 26.3 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 44.4 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 44.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 13.8 km

Black Covert Walk 2 13.8 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 15.2 km

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 19.7 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 24.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aber Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Aber Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aber Bay Holiday Park? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Aberystwyth (Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Castell Aberystwyth ruins, National Library of Wales): 10 minutes’ drive - Pen Dinas Hill Fort: 15 minutes - The Magic of Life … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aber Bay Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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