St Woolos Cemetery, Newport
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Facts and practical information
St Woolos Cemetery is the main cemetery in the city of Newport, Wales situated one mile to the west of the Church in Wales cathedral known by the same name. It contains four chapels, and various ornate memorials dating back to the early Victorian period, and was the first municipally constructed cemetery in England and Wales. It remains in use to this present day as the main cemetery for burials in Newport, and has been used as a filming location for the BBC series, Doctor Who as well as Sherlock. ()
Established: 1854 (171 years ago)Coordinates: 51°34'55"N, 3°1'12"W
Day trips
St Woolos Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: High Street, Friars Walk, Kingsway Shopping Centre, El Sieco's.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to St Woolos Cemetery?
Nearby attractions include Ridgeway, Newport (11 min walk), Newport Civic Centre, Newport (20 min walk), Belle Vue Park, Newport (21 min walk), Newport Built-up area, Newport (22 min walk).
How to get to St Woolos Cemetery by public transport?
The nearest stations to St Woolos Cemetery:
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Bus
- West Park Road • Lines: 151, 50 (8 min walk)
- Handpost • Lines: 151 (12 min walk)
Train
- Pye Corner (24 min walk)
- Newport (25 min walk)