About Newport, South Wales

During the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century, Newport grew to become one of the most influential towns within the coal and steel industries and was renowned for its innovative modern docks.Nowadays, Newport still attracts all kinds of visitors and still maintains its reputation for moving with the industrial times. Now the town is a setting that comfortably combines both traditional industry sectors with new ones. Newport continues to move with the times.

To find out more, you may like to visit the Newport Museum during your stay. Other local attractions include Newport Castle, the Newport Wetlands, the Roman Legionary Museum and The Fortress Town at Caerleon, Tredegar House and Park, St Woolos Cathedral and The Fourteen Locks Canal Centre. Newport stands in a prime position at the mouth of the river Usk between England and Wales. The town dates back to Celtic times and has a past steeped in history which saw both the Romans and the Normans settling in the area due to its ideal river mouth location. You can still see their influence today at the fort at Caerleon and in the remains of Newport Castle.