Falcondale can be found 1mile outside of Lampeter town centre, visit our how to find us page for directions. The town was established as a market borough in medieval times and has been the focus of the farming community in the area to this day. In 2001 the population was 2,921, which makes Lampeter a small town. However this can swell by 1,500 students during term time.
Lampeter has its own University - St. David's college was established in 1822 and after Oxford and Cambridge is the oldest degree awarding institution in England and Wales.
It is still possible to enjoy the ambience of a largely unspoilt Welsh market town in Lampeter and take advantage of the many unique shops that you would not find elsewhere. Here's a sample of what you may find: -
> J H Williams - also fondly known as "Williams bach" this shop takes up a large area on the High Street next to the town hall. Shoppers can do their weekly shop in the grocery department or see the vast arrange of crystal and chinaware that are for sale. A perfect place to find a special gift for a loved one.
> Duet ladies fashion - found opposite the university; spend a little time with Janice and Janette choosing from a range of ladies fashion lines. Their enthusiasm and helpfulness leads to people returning year after year for this shopping experience.
> Calico Kates really is an Aladdins cave. If you are looking for any haberdashery, cloth, linen of any kind this is the place to look. It may be easier to ask Kate if you are looking for anything particular, but it is still worth a wander around.
> Secret Garden, Cascades and Roberts Garden Centre. Secret Garden and Cascades are florists found on the high street offering cut flowers, pots, plants and decorations of all shapes and sizes. While Roberts Garden centre found in Barley Mow offers more choice for serious gardeners.
The county of Ceredigion is part of the older county of Dyfed, which also included Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Lampeter is located on the edge of Ceredigion that borders with Carmarthenshire. The county of Ceredigion reaches as far north as Aberystwyth and has the beautiful coastal area of Cardigan Bay to the West and the mountainous regions of Powys to the East.
