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Eating and shopping at Llanerchaeron

Visitors at the cafe at Llanerchaeron, Wales
Visitors at the cafe at Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Located on the banks of the river Aeron is Llanerchaeron's second-hand bookshop and Conti's Cafe. A lovely spot to browse for your next great read or enjoy a drink in this picturesque riverside spot.

Second-hand books at Llanerchaeron

Located in Visitor Reception is Llanerchaeron's popular second-hand bookshop. The perfect place to browse for that winter fireside read. Open every weekend over the winter months. All profits from book sales go directly back to Llanerchaeron.

Paperbacks on a shelf in the second-hand bookshop at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
Browse the second-hand books at Llanerchaeron | © National Trust Images/David Goacher

Garden produce

Grown at Llanerchaeron and available at visitor reception, you'll find a variety of seasonal produce grown in the walled garden’s protective environment. A team of dedicated staff and volunteers tend to the plants, pick the fruit and veg and prepare them for sale. We also sell a variety of perennial plants and herbs propagated on the estate.

Conti’s Café at Llanerchaeron

The café is run by Conti’s Café, a family run business from Lampeter, renowned for their beautiful Conti’s ice cream. Please note that the café is now closed over the winter months.

During the main season they serve a selection of drinks, sandwiches, light bites, cakes and of course, their famous Conti's ice cream. Enjoy a lovely freshly roasted coffee or sandwich for the perfect snack on your visit.

When you visit, please speak to one of the team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

Many of their ingredients are sourced locally to provide fresh and seasonal food throughout the year. Gluten free options are available. To find out more about Conti’s, visit their website: http://www.contisicecream.com/

Bring a picnic

If you'd prefer to bring a picnic there are picnic benches inside the garden courtyard and next to the visitor reception building.

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

A child and adult, pushing a pram, walk past the entrance of the villa at Llanerchaeron, Wales

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