Christmas at Y Consti

This year we have Santa in his grotto, a magical Christmas market, festive music and delicious winter warmers to enjoy.

As well as the Grotto, throughout December, the restaurant and railway will be open for festive parties. We offer private booking of the main party room during this time (minimum guest numbers apply), but we also have availability for party nights with smaller separate groups dining, so whether you are a group of 20 or 100 we will do our best to accommodate you.

For Christmas party booking, please give us a call on 01970 617642, and please click on the button below to download our menu.

Christmas menu 2025 - please click to download

Meet Santa this Christmas

Santa’s Grotto with a Twist at Aberystwyth Cliff Railway! 🎄

This Christmas, take a magical journey up the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway and discover a Santa’s Grotto like no other!

Meet Santa in his cosy festive hideaway overlooking the breathtaking views over Cardigan Bay – and experience a Christmas celebration full of sparkle, surprises, and seaside charm.

What’s waiting for you at the top?

🎁 A Grotto with a Twist – Santa’s got a few festive secrets up his sleeve! ✨

🛍️ A charming Christmas Market packed with local crafts, gifts, and treats.

🍲 Delicious winter warmers – from mulled drinks to hearty seasonal bites.

🎶 Festive music, twinkling lights and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Wrap up warm, bring your loved ones, and enjoy a magical festive time above the waves.

📅 Dates: 14th to the 21st of December

📍 Location: Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

🎟️ Tickets: Please scan the QR code or click below, prices are £20.00 per child and £10.00 per adult.

Come for the view, stay for the magic – Christmas is climbing high this year at the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway!

✨ Please note: Only the Grotto requires booking in advance, the Christmas Market and everything else is open to all who use the train. We also cater for children’s parties, private functions and themed events throughout the Christmas period. For bookings, please call us on 01970 617642.

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The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
The longest electric funicular cliff railway in Britain.

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November opening hours: Cafe – 10.00am to 4.00pm all week / Railway – 10.00am to 4.00pm weekends only.

Welcome to the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

An Aberystwyth landmark since 1896.

The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway can be found at the northern end of Aberystwyth promenade, where Constitution Hill rises dramatically from the sea to give spectacular and uninterrupted views of Aberystwyth, Cardigan Bay and on a clear day, 26 Welsh mountain peaks. The most relaxing way to enjoy this glorious panorama, is to travel on the longest electric funicular cliff railway in Britain, which has been transporting visitors to the summit since 1896.

Once there, visitors can experience one of the world’s largest camera obscuras, offering a bird’s eye view of 1000 square miles of land and seascape. Aside from these two technological masterpieces, there are fascinating historical displays, a kids play area, a gift shop, a cafe selling delicious home-made snacks and plenty of wide-open spaces for picnics and walking, dogs are also welcome across the site.

Recently, the whole Cliff Railway complex has benefited from a full refurbishment, with the aim of making the site as accessible as possible, including better protection from the elements, a small car park at the station, wheelchair and guide dog friendly trains, a passenger lift providing wheelchair access from the train to the summit, and once there, wheelchair friendly pathways across the site.

With so much to see and do, the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway offers a great day out for all. To find out more about the Cliff Railway or any of our other attractions, please feel free to call us on 01970 617642, or email us at info@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk, and we will endeavour to answer any questions you may have.

A great day out for all the family

With the wheelchair and guide dog friendly funicular cliff railway, camera obscura, games, cafe and restaurant, there’s so much fun for all the family on Constitution Hill.

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Y Consti cafe and restaurant

Fine dining, business and social events, breathtaking views across Cardigan Bay, Y Consti delivers them all, day or night.

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About the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

Opened in 1896, find out more about the history of the Cliff Railway and the team behind this marvel of Victorian engineering.

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Contact us

Telephone: 01970 617642

Email: info@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

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c/o, Alun Davies, Constitution Hill Ltd, Cliff Railway House, Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, SY23 2DN.