Newport Bridge, Newport

Name: Newport Bridge
Address: Newport, United Kingdom

#20 among attractions in Newport

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Facts and practical information

Newport Bridge, opened in 1927 across the River Usk in Newport, connects the High Street and Clarence Place with Newport Castle and Newport city centre. ()

Opened: 22 June 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 51°35'26"N, 2°59'38"W

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Newport Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~840 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
High Street, Newport
5 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.
~1310 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Friars Walk, Newport
7 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.
~1580 ftSE
Rugby, Football, Sport
Rodney Parade, Newport
8 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.
~1650 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kingsway Shopping Centre, Newport
8 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.
~820 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
El Sieco's, Newport
4 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.
~820 ftSW
Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
Newport Market, Newport
4 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.
~1540 ftSE
Bridge
Newport City footbridge, Newport
8 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 miS
Church
Newport Cathedral, Newport
15 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.
~1750 ftS
Museum, Archaeological museum, Art gallery
Newport Museum, Newport
9 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.
~1930 ftS
Music venue
Diverse Vinyl, Newport
10 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.
~270 ftW
Forts and castles
Newport Castle, Newport
2 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 Newport Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Newport Castle, Newport (2 min walk), Usk Railway Bridge, Newport (2 min walk), The NEON, Newport (4 min walk), Ye Olde Murenger House, Newport (4 min walk).

How to get to Newport Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Newport Bridge:

Bus

Clarence Place • Lines: 27, 28 (3 min walk)
22 • Lines: 50 (3 min walk)

Train

Newport (8 min walk)