Strata Florida Abbey
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Overview
Little remains of the Cistercian abbey founded in 1164, except the ruined church and cloister. Strata Florida was an important centre of learning in the Middle Ages, and it is believed that the 14th-century poet Dafyd ap Gwilym was buried here. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Apr-5 Nov, daily 10-5; 6 Nov-Mar, daily 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
The name ‘Ceredigion’ takes a bit of explanation. The town of Cardigan gives its name to the surrounding bay, but the county now uses the Welsh word for Cardiganshire – Ceredigion, pronounced with a ‘dig’.
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- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Picnic Area
- Wifi available
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