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Cardigan (Welsh: Aberteifi) is the traditional county town of Cardiganshire (Ceredigion) in west Wales.

The town, founded in 1093 by the Norman Roger de Montgomery, lies on the estuary of the River Teifi. Attractions in the town include the remains of Cardigan Castle, a heritage centre, arts centre and a currently under used nineteenth century guildhall.

In 1176 the castle became the site of the first competitive Eisteddfod. Cardigan also hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1942 and 1976. The castle was for many years in private hands and as a result became run down and derelict. The town council itself showed little interest in saving it. However a group of volunteers, and the local Catholic Priest, working separately did raise its profile. Ceredigion Council finally bought it in 2003.

By the early 19th century over 300 sailing vessels were registered at the port and more than 200 ships were built in the five shipyards. Cilgerran slate was exported from the port. The river silted up and the port died by the early part of the twentieth century. Plans to dredge it have come to naught over the years.

Cardigan is also the site of Wales' premier Roman Catholic Shrine in Wales. In pre-Reformation times it was known for a statue of the Virgin Mary, who held a candle whose flame never extinguished.

Cardigan is twinned with Brioude, France.

Cardigan Island lies offshore near the town.

For more information see: http://tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/cardigan.htm

Cinemas:
Theatr Mwldan
   Bath House Road
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JY
http://www.mwldan.co.uk/

Farmers Markets:
Cardigan Farmers Market
   Upper Market Hall
   Pendre
   Cardigan
   Ceredigion
   SA48 7DR
10:00am-2:00pm 2nd Thursday each month
01970 633 066

Golf:
Cardigan Golf Club
   Gwbert-on-sea
   Cardigan
   Ceredigion
   SA43 1PR
01293 621775

Libraries:
Cardigan Library
   4th Floor
   Canolfan Teifi
   Pendre
   Cardigan
   SA43 1JL
01239 612578
Mon 9.30am-8.00pm
   Tues 9.30am-6.00pm
   Wed 9.30am-6.00pm
   Thur 9.30am-6.00pm
   Sat 9.30am-1.00pm

Rugby: Cardigan RFC

Theatres:
Theatre Mwldan
   Bath House Road
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JY
01239 621200

Vets:
Priory Veterinary Group
   Gwalia Gardens
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1AE
01239 612479

Newydd Veterinary Centre
   Bath House Rd
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JY
01239 612862

Tourist Information Centre
Telephone:	01239 613230
Fax:	01239 614853
Email:	[email protected]
Address:	Theatr Mwldan Bath House Road Cardigan Ceredigion SA43 2JY
Hours:	Winter Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 Summer 7 Days 10.00 - 18.00

Pubs/Bars:
Allt-Y-Rheiny Hotel
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 2TJ

Angel Hotel Ltd
   St Mary Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1ET

Bell Hotel
   4 Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JL

Black Lion Hotel
   High Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1HJ

The Black Lion Hotel
   High Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1HJ

Cliff Hotel
   Gwbert
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1PP

Eagle Inn
   Castle Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 3AA
01239 612046

Glandwr Manor Hotel
   Glandwr Tresaith
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 2JH

The Grosvenor Hotel
   Bridge Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1HY
01239 613792

The Gwbert Hotel
   Gwbert
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1PP

Hope & Anchor
   51 Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JS
01239 612337

Lambs Inn
   4 Finchs Square
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1BS
01239 613276

Red Lion
   Pwllhai
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1DD
01239 612482

The Saddlers Arms
   High Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1HJ
01239 613501

The Schooners
   High Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JG
01239 613071

Ship Hotel
   West Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 2DB

Hotels:
Angel Hotel
   St Mary Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1ET
01239 612561

The Bell Hotel
   4 Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JL
01239 612629

The Black Lion Hotel
   High Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1HJ
01239 612532

B&B's/Guesthouses:
The Highbury
   Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JU
01239 613403

Restaurants:
Abdul's
   2 Royal Oak
   Quay Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1HR
01239 621416

Happy City (Chinese)
   49 Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JS
01239 612273

The Priory Restaurant (British)
   Priory Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1BZ
01239 615167

Cafes:
Cafe Carti
   Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JS
01239 614199

The Castle Cafe
   25-26 Quay Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1HU
01239 621882

Finch Square Cafe
   5 Finchs Square
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1BS
01239 612835

Food For Thought
   Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JL
01239 621863

Take Aways:
Alis Tandoori (Indian)
   2 Finchs Square
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1BS
01239 621069

Cardigan Kebab House
   9 Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JL
01239 612754

John's Kitchen (Fish and Chips)
   16 Pendre
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JL
01239 613193

Quick Chip (Fish and Chips)
   3 Green Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1JA
01239 621671

Taxis:
Almo's Cabs
   12 Erwlas Parcllyn
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 2DQ
01239 810547

Cardi Cabs
   Carn Alw
   59 North Rd
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1LS
01239 621399

Robins Taxis
   Plantaganet Garage
   North Rd
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1BJ
01239 612190

Misc:
Cardigan Heritage Centre
   Taifi Wharf
   Castle Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 3AA
01239 614404

Cardigan Swimming Pool & Leisure Complex
   Napier Street
   Cardigan
   Dyfed
   SA43 1EH
01239 613056

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