Newport

Newport, a charming city and county borough, is situated on the River Usk, roughly 12 miles northeast of Cardiff. Unlike its sprawling neighbor Cardiff, Newport offers a unique advantage – its compact city center. Explore the entirety on foot, encountering the historic cathedral, museum, art gallery, and the bustling traditional covered market. Public art installations, including a statue dedicated to poet W.H. Davies, add character to the city's streets. Newport boasts a surprising richness in history, evident in Tredegar House, a stunning 17th-century Charles II mansion nestled amidst a beautiful 90-acre park. Explore the house itself, lose yourself in the serene gardens, or wander through the parkland. History buffs will also be enthralled by the Newport Medieval Ship, meticulously preserved for public viewing after 16 years of conservation. This remarkable discovery sheds light on Newport's maritime past.