George Street Bridge, Newport

Name: George Street Bridge
Address: Newport, United Kingdom

#19 among attractions in Newport

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Facts and practical information

George Street Bridge is a crossing of the River Usk in the community of Victoria in Newport, South Wales. It is a Grade II* listed structure. ()

Opened: 1964 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 51°35'3"N, 2°59'4"W

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Newport United Kingdom

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George Street Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Street, Friars Walk, Rodney Parade, Kingsway Shopping Centre.

0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
High Street, Newport
17 min walk • High Street is the main historical street and the original main thoroughfare in the centre of Newport, South Wales. Nowadays it runs approximately 280m between Westgate Square and the Old Green Interchange.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Friars Walk, Newport
12 min walk • Friars Walk is a partially under-cover shopping centre and leisure complex in Newport city centre, South Wales. It has several levels and includes a range of high street shops, eateries, a cinema, a bowling alley and a soft play area.
~1710 ftNW
Rugby, Football, Sport
Rodney Parade, Newport
9 min walk • Rodney Parade is a stadium in the city of Newport, South Wales, owned and operated by the Welsh Rugby Union. It is located on the east bank of the River Usk in Newport city centre.
~1880 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kingsway Shopping Centre, Newport
10 min walk • The Kingsway Shopping Centre is an under-cover shopping centre in Newport city centre, Wales. The northern entrance is on John Frost Square adjoining the Friars Walk shopping and leisure complex.
0.6 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
El Sieco's, Newport
16 min walk • El Sieco's is a pub, bar, and music venue in Newport, Wales which opened in 2016 on High Street, Newport, following the closure in 2010 of TJ's. TJ's was a key part of the Newport music scene and led to the 1990s label of Newport as 'the new Seattle'. The present owner, Ashley, is the grandson of John Sicolo, who died in 2010.
0.6 miNW
Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
Newport Market, Newport
16 min walk • Newport Market is a traditional Victorian indoor market, in Newport, South Wales. It is an early example of a large-span cast iron-frame building featuring a glass-filled barrel roof.
~1660 ftNW
Bridge
Newport City footbridge, Newport
9 min walk • Newport City footbridge is a pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Usk in the city of Newport, South Wales. The bridge links the east bank of the river in the vicinity of Rodney Parade stadium to University Plaza on the west bank. It was the first major public project in Newport Unlimited's plans to regenerate the city.
0.6 miW
Church
Newport Cathedral, Newport
16 min walk • Newport Cathedral, also known as St Woolos Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Diocese of Monmouth, in the Church in Wales, and seat of the Bishop of Monmouth.
0.4 miW
Museum, Archaeological museum, Art gallery
Newport Museum, Newport
11 min walk • Newport Museum and Art Gallery is a museum, library and art gallery in the city of Newport, South Wales. It is located in Newport city centre on John Frost Square and is adjoined to the Kingsway Shopping Centre.
0.5 miW
Music venue
Diverse Vinyl, Newport
13 min walk • Diverse Vinyl is a record store and independent record label based in Newport, Wales. It is the UK's largest retailer of new vinyl records.
0.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Newport Castle, Newport
17 min walk • Newport Castle is a ruined castle in Newport, Wales. It was built in the 14th century, probably by Hugh de Audley, 1st Earl of Gloucester or his son-in-law, Ralph, Earl of Stafford, with the purpose of managing the crossing of the River Usk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Pillgwenlly, Newport (7 min walk), Newport Center, Newport (8 min walk), Newport City footbridge, Newport (9 min walk), Newport Museum, Newport (11 min walk).

How to get to George Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Street Bridge:

Bus

Newport Bus Depot (4 min walk)
Newport Bus Station (13 min walk)

Train

Newport (20 min walk)