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Llangrannog has a nice beach, but get there early to get a parking spot

Aberystwyth if you're missing big town shopping/cinemas

Aberaeron for some great seafood restaurants and general small harbourside vibe

Oakwood theme park is about an hour away, just the ticket for teenagers.

poppit sands near cardigan is a fantastic sandy long beach with amble near parking and a small shop/cafe. 

Llanerchindda gardens is near too. 

Devils bridge near aberystwyth is a good walk and has lovely scenery.

Oakwood is good for all ages and they used to do a late night firework display included in the entrance fee.

Quote: Originally posted by teacherandmum on 30/7/2011

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poppit sands near cardigan is a fantastic sandy long beach with amble near parking and a small shop/cafe. 

Llanerchindda gardens is near too. 

Devils bridge near aberystwyth is a good walk and has lovely scenery.

Oakwood is good for all ages and they used to do a late night firework display included in the entrance fee.

 

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Oakwood has gone right downhill lately IMO ,we were there a few weeks ago and lots of rides shut / not in operation or rotational operation.

 (We have been going since it opened ! as we used to live in Pembs)

lots of eateries closed and what were open were shockingly bad quality !

We were there for free ( with hubbys work) , i recommend using tesco clubcard deals and not parting with your hard earned "cash" for it !

Heatherton is a much better option and you only pay for the activities you want to take part in  http://www.heatherton.co.uk/Default.aspx

and just opposite is Anna Ryder Richardsons Manor park : http://www.manorhousewildlifepark.co.uk/

There's a large tesco in Aberteifi (Cardigan) about 30 mins from Cei Newydd (NewQuay)

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=cei+newydd&daddr=Aberystwyth+Rd%2FB4548&hl=en&sll=52.089672,-4.646702&sspn=0.008201,0.018239&geocode=FWe0HAMdUWS9_yn_PzySBBRvSDHoZy38oCJuIw%3BFZnTGgMdmhi5_w&gl=uk&mra=ls&z=11

There is a very large sandy beach i think called llanina near your caravan site. You should be able to walk there. if not drive to the small car park in llanina woods opposite the llanina church yard and walk across road to 100 yards to the beach. the water goes out exposing rocky pools at low tide and the angle of the beach is shallow so should be good swimming. google it or use OS map.

Steam train ride up to devils bridge is lovely but pricey. roman gold mines -can pan for gold and have tour of mines. borth beach up north a bit is sandy with dunes. there's pony trekking nearby too. if they like walking google geo caching, print off some maps and go looking. there is probably a go ape type place near there too if they like adventure.