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Overview

Final remains of a significant waterfront fortress

Though it has largely been swallowed up by the modern-day city, you can still get a sense of Newport Castle’s scale by viewing it from the bridge across the River Usk. From here, its central tower with water dock come into view, flanked by two further towers which mark the fortress’s north and south ends.

The castle’s curtain wall was originally surrounded by a deep moat, which was filled with water at high tide – a key benefit of its riverside location. Built in the 14th century, it replaced an earlier motte-and-bailey castle close to the cathedral on Stow Hill.


Opening times

Can be viewed externally


Prices

Category Price
Admission
Free

Facilities

Dogs welcome icon No smoking icon

Dogs on leads welcome to access ground floor levels of the site.

Smoking is not permitted.


Directions

Rail
Newport, Newport town centre
Bike
NCN Route No.47 On route

For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.