Things to do in Aberaeron and New Quay, Wales
Our Quay West Holiday Park lies right in the heart of Cardigan Bay where the sea meets the countryside. If you're looking to head out for things to do in New Quay and nearby Aberaeron, we've got your covered.
The best way to experience this history and nature-rich part of Wales is to get out there so pull on your boots, make a packed lunch for the kids, and pick and choose from these things to do in New Quay and Aberaeron.
- Cardigan Bay Watersports
- Llanerchaeron
- Fantasy Farm Park
- Adventure Beyond
- Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
- Dylan Thomas Trail
- Afon Mêl Honey Farm & Meadery
- Llain Activity Centre
- Ty Glyn Davis Trust Walled Garden
- Pennant Car Boot Sale
- Allt y Graig Woodland Trail
- The Moody Calf Play Barn
- Fish and chips at The Lime Crab
- Go shell shopping
Cardigan Bay Watersports
Want more active things to do in New Quay, Wales? Make a splash and visit this awesome watersports attraction, with lots of water activities for ages 8 and up. Dive into something new with the chance to learn sailing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding with a qualified instructor.
Already know your way around the waves? You can hire kayaks, too. If you fancy a guided tour by the water, Cardigan Bay watersports provide kayak tours around the bay.
Llanerchaeron
This beautiful Georgian Villa designed in 1790 is well worth a visit. Explore the walled garden with its fruit and veg plots, plus a traditional Welsh farmyard. The woodland here is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Chill by the lake or stop in at the bookshop and cafe. While you’re here, take a slice of nature home with you by visiting the plant shop.
Fantasy Farm Park
This farm park is sure to keep little ones busy for a few hours. While they’re making their own adventures on the inflatables, grown ups can chill with a hot cuppa on the sofa. Take it outdoors and enjoy the coin-operated pedal boats and tractors, with go-karts and slides to boot! If you fancy getting up close to the cute critters then head to the animal barn. You’ll meet goats, alpacas, and horses, and even get to feed lambs in the spring.
Hungry? Pop into the cafe to grab a light bite or a carvery on Sunday.
Adventure Beyond
Keep it active with Adventure Beyond. You can try your hand at thrilling sports such as canoeing, white water tubing, and kayaking. If you fancy kicking things up a notch, take advantage of the caves, rocks, and bay area by coasteering — you’ll get to scramble, climb, and rock-hop across the beautiful Ceredigion terrain.
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
This park overlooks Cardigan Island, the Teifi estuary, and Pembroke Coast National Park. It’s part of a working farm run by a family that’s farmed in this area since the 1600s.
Meet and feed the farm animals while keeping a lookout for dolphins and seals. There’s an indoor and outdoor play area to keep little ones entertained, too. Feel free to bring your dog with you, they’re welcome to enjoy the outside seating area!
When you’ve worked up an appetite, relax in the cafe and sample some of the local produce. Bring your spending money, as there’s a gift shop selling locally-made textiles, whiskey, art, books, and games.
Dylan Thomas Trail
Fans of the Welsh poet can enjoy a scenic tour of the surrounding area to see first-hand the places that inspired him. There’s a trail around the New Quay area with easy-to-spot markers you can follow as far as you’d like!
Start at the old New Quay tourist office and visit landmarks such as the old lifeboat station, the Black Lion Inn, and Dylan Thomas’ old bungalow and writing quarters.
The trail is mostly on paved areas with some steep climbs.
Afon Mêl Honey Farm & Meadery
If you’ve ever wondered where delicious honey comes from, this is a perfect outing. Come and see the fascinating bee colonies up close — don’t worry, they’re safely behind glass! You’ll learn about the importance of bees and how they work to produce honey with the films and info dotted around the farm. Plus, you’ll get to view a tropical ant colony, too!
There’s a working meadery on site. Although the main meadery is closed to the public, there’s an exhibition meadery you can visit to see how mead is made. Pop to the shop when you’re done to purchase honey-based products (yes, that includes mead for the grown-ups to enjoy back at Quay West Holiday Park).
Llain Activity Centre
Are you a family of adrenaline junkies? For high-octane things to do near Aberaeron, Experience outdoor activities that’ll get your heart racing!There’s a sky tower with lots of rope climbing and a massive zip wire to speed down. You can get on the water by kayaking, paddleboarding, and raft-building. Try your hand at archery and bushcraft, plus the popular mud assault course. Half and full days are available.
Ty Glyn Davis Trust Walled Garden
This beautiful walled garden is a sensory experience for everyone and is built with special needs in mind. You’ll find it enclosed in the woodland next to the River Aeron. Enjoy tranquil ponds, orchards of fruit trees, and herbaceous borders filled with unusual plants. You’ll be pleased to know it’s fully wheelchair accessible, too.
Pennant Car Boot Sale
Allt y Graig Woodland Trail
Take a breather and stroll through the Allt y Graig Woodland. It’s 15 acres of rugged woods with River Aeron flowing through. See what wildlife you can spot on your walk! It’s open all year, but take care to wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather.
The Moody Calf Play Barn
Next to the Moody Cow Cafe, you’ll find the Moody Calf — a must-visit for little ones! There’s an indoor play area built over two floors, plus an outdoor climbing area. You can sit back and relax in the cafe and catch up over freshly prepared light bites while the kids go crazy in the ball pits and climbing frames.
Fish and chips at The Lime Crab
What’s better than fish and chips? Fish and chips with a twist. The popular Lime Crab restaurant offers a modern take on the traditional supper with tempura prawns, battered halloumi, and salt and pepper squid. Of course, there are still favourites like cod and haddock to devour. All are served with homemade condiments and perfect to enjoy sitting outside, watching the busy harbour.
Go shell shopping
Whether you collect trinkets or you fancy picking something special up as a memento of your stay at Quay West Holiday Park, The Shell Shop is a gem located up the hill from New Quay harbour. They sell sea shells (not quite on the seashore) as well as starfish, crystals, and local handicrafts.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
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Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
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“Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed or equivalent or superior grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. It is available across 40% of eligible Parks and applies when letting a new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home (or equivalent or superior grade for 15 weeks.
An example of how “Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home at Primrose Valley with a monthly site fee of £585.00 (includes purchasing discount of £45) and monthly letting income of £803.67. The monthly difference equates to £218.67, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2024 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Atlas Sahara 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.