Literature, film and TV

The landscape of Ceredigion 'is almost a character in its own right' say the producers of Hinterland / YGwyll, the detective series set in Aberystwyth and northern Ceredigion.  The landscape and its changing moods has always had a strong influence on writers and artists – from stone carvings to the silver screen ... 


Literary Ceredigion

Discover a cultural treasure trove of spoken and written heritage that spans centuries in Ceredigion - the place to explore language and the crafting of words for fun, pleasure and polemic. Discover ancient legends, contemporary novels, early poetry, plays and children’s  literature in Welsh and English. 

Literary Ceredigion


Dylan and RS Thomas - two great Anglo-Welsh poets in Ceredigion

Dylan Thomas, author of ‘Under Milk Wood’ considered Ceredigion as ‘the most precious place in the world’.

RS Thomas took inspiration from the landscape of the Dyfi valley, but he and his wife Elsie left their own distinctive mark on the locality.

Dylan and RS Thomas - two great Anglo-Welsh poets in Ceredigion


Ceredigion on Film and TV

The landscape of Ceredigion 'is almost a character in its own right' say the producers of 'Hinterland/ Y Gwyll', the detective series set in Aberystwyth and northern Ceredigion.   Stunning locations, dramatic storylines and colourful characters – this is Ceredigion on the silver screen ... 

Ceredigion on Film and TV