- For other places with the same name, see Newport (disambiguation).
Newport (Welsh: Trefdraeth or Tudraeth) in Pembrokeshire is a town in Wales. There is a Norman castle standing tall over the town, and archaeological digs have unearthed substantial medieval development near the south bank of the river Nevern.
Understand
It is a small town nestling beneath Carningli Mountain on the North Coast of Pembrokeshire.
The Welsh name Trefdraeth or Tudraeth as it is sometimes called is old Welsh for Newport. Its literal translation in to English is Town on the Beach.
There is evidence to show that Trefdraeth is an ancient town with Standing Stones, Cromlechs and Bronze/Iron Age forts in abundance in the surrounding area.
Get in
By car
By bus
Bus 412 from Cardigan and Fishguard Harbour (the nearest train station)
By ferry
- Ferry from Rosslare (Ireland) to Fishguard.
By plane
By train
- 2 trains a day from Paddington (London) to Fishguard, stopping at various stations along the way.
Get around
Good local bus service with Richards Bros.
See
Traditional Welsh cottages, old harbour, Norman castle. Spectacular coastal and mountain views.
- 1 ty twt dolls house and toy museum, Market Street, ☏ 44 1239 820590.
- 2 Pentre Ifan standing stones. A megalithic burial chamber dating from around 4000 B.C. Located near Fishguard.
- 3 Castell Henllys. This Iron Age hill-fort. Roundhouses and a granary have been reconstructed on their original Iron Age foundations
Do
Take a walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path or on to the moors of Carningli Mountain, visit the beaches that are within walking distance of the Town. Stop on the Iron Bridge and watch all sorts of bird life going about their daily business on the river Nevern.
- Work on a communal organic farm, ☏ 44 1239 820164. At Brithdir Mawr, Cilgwyn Road. The farm is a 30 minute uphill walk from Newport - visitors need to book in advance.
Buy
Newport has some good shops, including general stores, arts and crafts, an iron monger, a bakery and others.
Eat
There are numerous restaurants and cafe's.
- 1 The Canteen, Market St.
- 2 Fronlas Cafe, Market Street, ☏ 44 1239 820351.
- 3 Llys Meddyg (Doctor's Court), East Street, ☏ 44 123 9820008. A prominent Georgian townhouse elegantly blends old and new with a sophisticated dining room, the super-cool buzz of the cellar bar; or a room overlooking the grassy garden with its nostalgic air..
Drink
Newport has 3 public houses which also have restaurants. There is a members only boat club and also a golf course club house that serves drinks and food.
- 1 The Royal Oak, West St, ☏ 44 1239 820632.
- 2 The Castle Inn, Bridge Street, ☏ 44 1239 820742.
- 3 The Boat Club, Parrog, ☏ 44 1239 820503.
- 4 The Golf Course, Golf Course Rd, ☏ 44 1239 820244.
Sleep
There is a hotel, youth hostel and numerous B&Bs.
- 1 Ael y Bryn, Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire, SA41 3UL (We are 1/4 mile from Eglwyswrw, on the A487 between Newport and Cardigan), ☏ 44 1239 891411, ✉[email protected]. 5-star B&B with evening meals, 10 minutes from Newport, on the edge of the National Park. From £96 for doubl/twin.
- 2 Bury Bach (1 mile outside Newport). Five-star self-catering holiday cottage, sleeping four.
- Coast and Country Holidays, The Old Bookshop, Market St, SA42 0PH, ☏ 44 1239 821910. Holiday cottages.
- The Golden Lion Hotel.
- 3 Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park, Llwyngwair Manor, SA42 0LX (at the foot of the Preseli Hills on the A487 Cardigan to Fishguard road, 1 mile East from Newport), ☏ 44 1239 820498, ✉[email protected]. This holiday park is overlooked by Carn Ingli Mountain and is bounded by the river Nevern. It stands out for its beautiful location and well kept grounds. The park offers hotel, self-catering, touring and camping accommodation, onsite fishing, tennis and a licensed bar (available to all) that provides bar meals and Sky TV.
- 4 Y Garth Boutique B&B, Y Garth,Dinas Cross, SA42 0XR (near Newport; within a 10-minute walk of coast path, 100 yards from coastal bus pick-up/drop off), ☏ 44 7814917920, ✉[email protected]. Free Wi-Fi; private parking. Visit Wales 5 * Gold Award for past 5 years; 2014 AA Breakfast Award. From £90 per double/twin room.
- 5 Peerie Hoose, Parrog Road, Newport, SA42 0RW, ☏ 44 1256 892514, ✉[email protected]. Peerie Hoose is about 100 metres from the beach at Parrog. It is a centrally-heated, simply-furnished stone cottage with two bedrooms, a woodburning stove and broadband. From £285 to £560 a week.
- Cnapan, East St SA42 0SY, ☏ 44 1239 820575. Outstanding B&B in Georgian house. No dogs. Cnapan no longer runs as a restaurant. B&B double £100.
Go next
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Newport is the gateway to this coastal park.