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Newport is located 138 mi (222 km) west of London and 12 mi (19 km) east of Cardiff. It is the largest urban area within the historic county boundaries of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent.
- The city. You can walk from one end of Newport’s compact city centre to the other in little more than 10 minutes - or a lot longer if you stop at the cathedral, museum and art gallery, and traditional covered market.
- Tredegar House. Set in a beautiful 90 acre park, Tredegar House is probably the best 17th century Charles II mansion in Britain, and a thoroughly pleasant place to spend a day, exploring the red-brick house, its gardens and parkland.
- RSPB Newport Wetlands Reserve. The 100km2 of wetland along the Severn Estuary, known as the Gwent Levels, have gradually been reclaimed from the sea by people over thousands of years.
- National Roman Legion Museum. Wales was one of the farthest-flung outposts of the Roman Empire, and in AD75 the Romans built a fortress at Caerleon, a few miles from Newport, that would guard the region for over 200 years.
Newport is a charming coastal village with a rich history, a vibrant arts scene and a variety of food and drink options. Explore its castle, museum, galleries, cafes, pubs and the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
- See Newport’s Castle
- Visit Tredegar House
- Wander Around The Beautiful Belle Vue Park
- Have Breakfast Or Lunch in The Historic Belle Vue Tea Rooms
- Watch The Wildlife at The Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve
- Wonder About The Unusual Phyllis Maud Performance Space
- People and Boat Watch at Fourteen Locks Canal
- Hike The Usk Valley Route Or Follow The Usk Riverfront Walkway
- Learn About The Ancient Romans in Caerleon
- Spot The Difference at Newport Cathedral
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Newport Castle was built in the 1300s, and while it’s mostly been swallowed up by modern-day Newport, it’s still an imposing feature within the city. The castle is best viewed from the eastern side of the River Usk where you can better appreciate its riverside fortress structure. For health and safety reasons, Newport Castle remains closed to the p...
Dating back to the late 1600s, Tredegar Houseis an imposing red-brick mansion, which sits within a 90-acre estate on the southwestern edge of Newport. For over 500 years, this estate was home to the Morgan family, and later, the Lords Tredegar. Charles I remains one of the house’s most notable visitors throughout the years. Today, the house, garden...
Even though Belle Vue Park is about 3 miles away from Tredegar House, the land that the park sits on once used to be part of the Tredegar Estate. In 1891, Lord Tredegar gifted the land to the town so that a public park could be built. The original park opened in 1894 and was later expanded in 1924. Today, Belle Vue Park resembles a typical Victoria...
While you’re wandering around Belle Vue Park, why not enjoy a spot of breakfast or lunch at the historic Belle Vue Tea Rooms? The cafe is housed within the Victorian pavilion building and adjoining conservatories, while the menu features delicious offerings from artisanal bakeries and other local suppliers from the area. You can even get married he...
If you’d like to escape into nature during your trip to Newport, then we can think of nowhere better than the Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve– especially if you can time your visit for a sunny day. Among the reedbeds, salt marsh and natural lagoons, you might see local birds such as bearded tits, white herons and dunlin waders to name just a few. A...
Wander past the Phyllis Maud Performance Spaceon Alexandra Road in Newport and you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a gentleman’s toilet. Wait, what? Yep, you read that correctly. Scott and I love finding hidden gems and secrets on our day trips and travels – and Newport was no different. Up until 2006, this building was a public toilet, but it was ...
Located along the northwestern edge of Newport, the Fourteen Locks Canalmakes for an interesting walk. Much like other flights of locks around the UK (such as the more famous Caen Hill Locksin Wiltshire), the Fourteen Locks Canal in Wales is considered an engineering wonder of the Industrial Revolution. With the help of the 14 locks that give this ...
If you enjoy hiking, then you might enjoy following some (or all) of the Usk Valley Walk route. Follow it for its entirety from Caerleon to Brecon and you’ll enjoy a 48-mile hike following the River Usk. As such, it’s a relatively flat hike all things considered. Not up to a walk this long? Never fear! Why not wander along the Usk Riverfront Walkwa...
If you enjoy history (especially that of the ancient Romans), then no visit to Newport would be complete without seeing the ancient Roman town of Caerleon (known as Isca during the Roman era). Once upon an ancient Roman day, Caerleon served as the headquarters for the Second Augustan Legion, which was an important part of the Roman Imperial Army fr...
While we know that every British city has a cathedral of some sort, not all of them are alike. You might be akin to seeing grand, imposing cathedrals with tall spires that tower over the city and that can be seen for miles around, for instance. But Newport’s cathedral (officially dubbed Newport Cathedral of St Woolos, King and Confessor) looks very...
Discover the history, culture and nature of Newport, a gateway to South Wales. Explore castles, parks, canals, Roman ruins and more in this city and county.
- Explore a Victorian house at Tredegar. Tredegar House was home to the extravagant and influential Morgan family who claimed lineage from the Welsh princes and played a significant role in social, political, and economic affairs in the Newport area.
- Visit the lighthouse at RSPB Newport Wetlands. Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve is located between the Severn Estuary and the River Usk where you’ll find habitats such as wetlands, reedbeds, and estuaries.
- Enjoy a performance at the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre. If you’re looking for things to do in Newport at night, one of my favourite recommendations is to visit the Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre.
- Make your way across the Newport Transporter Bridge. Newport Transporter Bridge is a grade I listed structure and is one of just 6 transporter bridges that still work around the world.
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