Lampeter Library

Lampeter Library sits in the heart of this small Ceredigion market town, a proper local resource that punches above its weight. You'll find a solid collection of books, local history materials, and computers - the sort of place where the staff actually know what they're talking about rather than just pointing you at a self-checkout kiosk.

It's genuinely useful if you're staying at one of the caravan sites dotted around the area - Lampeter Caravan & Camping is less than a mile away, and Canvas & Campfires just over three. Pop in on a rainy afternoon if you need to escape the weather or if your kids have had enough of the outdoors. The opening hours are a bit fragmented (closed Wednesday afternoons, for instance), so check ahead before you make the trip into town.

Historically minded visitors might find the local collection interesting - Lampeter has Medieval roots and the library holds material reflecting that. It's free to use and won't eat into your holiday budget. Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're genuinely interested in the local material. This isn't a destination in itself, but if you're camped nearby and the forecast looks grim, it beats sitting in your caravan scrolling your phone. The town itself has a few decent cafes and shops, so you could make an afternoon of it.