VLA Aberystwyth

Contact details

Y Buarth
Aberystwyth
Dyfed
SY23 1ND

Tel: 01970 612374
Fax: 01970 612424
Email: aberystwyth@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk

Directions

By road

South from Machynlleth - A487

  • Outskirts Aberystwyth - cross roads with island in middle of road
  • Down steep hill (Penglais), under pedestrian bridge · Past the University campus and Bronglais hospital on your left
  • At the bottom of Penglais hill there is a staggered crossroads turn left on to the A44 going to Llangurig just before the coopers pub
  • After 200 - 300 yards smaller crossroad with the left hand turn
  • (Caradog road) going to the hospital take the right hand turn going up a steep hill (signed Buarth road).
  • We are at the top of the hill on the left - a single storey building with a sign outside saying Veterinary Laboratories Agency.

North from Aberaeron - A487

  • Follow the A487. Drop down into Rhydyfelin. Up the hill, round a bend by Southgate garage
  • At the first roundabout turn right following the A4120 sign to Llanbadarn Fawr
  • Down a steep hill to a large roundabout where you take third exit signed to Llangurig A44.
  • Go over 2 railways lines then take the left hand turn just before you come to the traffic lights. Follow that road (A44 to Aberystwyth) for about 3/4 mile passing the ambulance station and Antony Motors (Mazda garage) on your left
  • Through pedestrian lights, playing fields on the left.
  • After a bend you will see a sign on the right for the hospital. Take the left turn opposite up the steep hill signed Buarth road.

West from Llangurig - A44

  • Follow the main road until you enter the built-up outskirts of Aberystwyth.
  • First traffic lights at Llanbadarn Fawr. Keep in the left hand lane by the garage and sub post office.
  • Turn left but prepare to turn right almost immediately
  • Right hand lane and turn right by the traffic island.
  • Remaining directions as above

By rail

Trains from Shrewsbury every 2 hours, terminate at Aberystwyth

Location of VLA Aberystwyth