Guidebook for Newport
Sightseeing
An incredible feat of engineering built in 1906. You can walk across the high level walkway of the bridge and get great views of the city. You can also drive across the gondola.
Day ticket is £3; return £1.50; single crossing £1 (cash only).
Open Wednesday to Sunday and on all bank holidays from 10am to 5pm.
Last admission to high level walkway at 4pm and last gondola crossing from west to east at 4.30pm.
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Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre
Brunel StreetAn incredible feat of engineering built in 1906. You can walk across the high level walkway of the bridge and get great views of the city. You can also drive across the gondola.
Day ticket is £3; return £1.50; single crossing £1 (cash only).
Open Wednesday to Sunday and on all bank holidays from 10am to 5pm.
Last admission to high level walkway at 4pm and last gondola crossing from west to east at 4.30pm.
Parks & Nature
It is a beautifully maintained park which is great for walking as parts are quite steep. It has a nice little stream bursting with wildlife running through the middle of it. There are tennis courts, a bowling club and a café at the top called Parc Pantry. Views of the city are limited due to the tall standing trees, but it offers good views of wildlife and nature.
The park is open 6am to 8.30pm.
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Belle Vue Park
It is a beautifully maintained park which is great for walking as parts are quite steep. It has a nice little stream bursting with wildlife running through the middle of it. There are tennis courts, a bowling club and a café at the top called Parc Pantry. Views of the city are limited due to the tall standing trees, but it offers good views of wildlife and nature.
The park is open 6am to 8.30pm.
It is a big park good for walks or running as it mainly flat. There is free outdoor exercise equipment. There are playing fields and changing rooms for local sports clubs, a children’s play area, pitch and putt course, tennis courts and a skate park. The park is open from 6am to 8.30pm.
Tredegar Park
Cardiff RoadIt is a big park good for walks or running as it mainly flat. There is free outdoor exercise equipment. There are playing fields and changing rooms for local sports clubs, a children’s play area, pitch and putt course, tennis courts and a skate park. The park is open from 6am to 8.30pm.
Beautiful park which hosts the historic Beechwood House built in 1877-78. Open 6am to 8.30pm.
Beechwood Park station
Beautiful park which hosts the historic Beechwood House built in 1877-78. Open 6am to 8.30pm.
A stunning Wetlands Reserve which is great for hiking, including as part of the Wales Coastal Path. You get great views of nature & wildlife, including the Severn Estuary.
Open daily 9am to 5pm. Free admission; parking is £3/day for non-RSPB members.
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RSPB Newport Wetlands
West Nash RoadA stunning Wetlands Reserve which is great for hiking, including as part of the Wales Coastal Path. You get great views of nature & wildlife, including the Severn Estuary.
Open daily 9am to 5pm. Free admission; parking is £3/day for non-RSPB members.
It offers fantastic views of the south Welsh coast and the Severn Estuary at the top of Gray Hill. So many paths to explore; lots of woodland, wildlife and stunning views. It overs 873 acres of land! Not far to drive to with free parking and picnic areas.
Wentwood Forest Picnic Area
It offers fantastic views of the south Welsh coast and the Severn Estuary at the top of Gray Hill. So many paths to explore; lots of woodland, wildlife and stunning views. It overs 873 acres of land! Not far to drive to with free parking and picnic areas.
Arts & Culture
This forms the larger part of the incredible Roman history Caerleon has. It hosted the Second Augustan Legion and is well worth a visit. Open 9.30am to 5pm. Free admission.
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Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths/ Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion
High StreetThis forms the larger part of the incredible Roman history Caerleon has. It hosted the Second Augustan Legion and is well worth a visit. Open 9.30am to 5pm. Free admission.
Unfortunately it isn't currently offering any shows! But it is well worth a visit as part of a day in Caerleon alongside the Fortress Baths and the National Roman Legion Museum. Open daily 9.30am to 5pm. Free admission.
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Caerleon Amphitheatre
BroadwayUnfortunately it isn't currently offering any shows! But it is well worth a visit as part of a day in Caerleon alongside the Fortress Baths and the National Roman Legion Museum. Open daily 9.30am to 5pm. Free admission.
It's preserved a lot of Roman History in Britain and has many passionate volunteers sharing their knowledge of this heritage. There's normally one dressed up in ancient Roman military gear who enjoys answering all your questions. Open 10am–5pm Monday–Saturday, 2pm–5pm Sunday. Free admission.
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The National Roman Legion Museum
High StreetIt's preserved a lot of Roman History in Britain and has many passionate volunteers sharing their knowledge of this heritage. There's normally one dressed up in ancient Roman military gear who enjoys answering all your questions. Open 10am–5pm Monday–Saturday, 2pm–5pm Sunday. Free admission.
Essentials
More of a supermarket then a convenience store. Very close by, just a few minutes walk away. Great for stocking up on food & drink at very good prices. Open Monday-Saturday 8am to 9pm, Sun - 10am to 4pm.
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Lidl
Sheene RoadMore of a supermarket then a convenience store. Very close by, just a few minutes walk away. Great for stocking up on food & drink at very good prices. Open Monday-Saturday 8am to 9pm, Sun - 10am to 4pm.
Shopping
Just opened two years ago it is a modern shopping centre with a variety of mainstream restuarants, shops alongside a cinema. It is near to Newport Museum and Library.
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Friars Walk Shopping Centre
John Frost SquareJust opened two years ago it is a modern shopping centre with a variety of mainstream restuarants, shops alongside a cinema. It is near to Newport Museum and Library.
I've never been as I'm not much of a shopper, but people who've lived in Newport all their lives tell me a lot of locals do their shopping here due to what's on offer and that there's roofing throughout so even good for rainy days. Website says open 9am to 5.30pm (10am to 4pm Sunday), but some shops seem to suggest later closing times.
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Cwmbran Centre
Cwmbran DriveI've never been as I'm not much of a shopper, but people who've lived in Newport all their lives tell me a lot of locals do their shopping here due to what's on offer and that there's roofing throughout so even good for rainy days. Website says open 9am to 5.30pm (10am to 4pm Sunday), but some shops seem to suggest later closing times.