NEWPORT MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
Discover Newport through fascinating displays of archaeology, art, natural sciences and local history.
NEWPORT MEDIEVAL SHIP
Find out more about Newport’s rare find, the Medieval Ship. Now open on Fridays, Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10.30am-4.30pm at its home at Queensway Meadows.
newport.gov.uk/heritage
SUMMER FAMILY FUN AT NEWPORT LIVE
Newport Live has Holiday Fun happening throughout the summer holidays at venues across the city. There are bargain Family Films, Sports Taster Sessions, the ever-popular Sport and Art Camp and much more! Plus, keep an eye out for the Big Splash Street Theatre Festival, Road to Rio Family Day, Sport in the Park and Raw Ffest Arts Festival for young people.
newportlive.co.uk
WEIRD AND WACKY HISTORY
Join in WackyWednesdays, discover Wonderful Beasts and Make Ice Cream! This summer there are themed activities throughout the house and gardens. Get artistic and make some summer crafts, dress up or put on your own shadow puppet play. With all this, plus architecture tours, family trails and servant and nature challenges, there’s something to do at Tredegar House every day.
nationaltrust.org.uk/tredegar-house
BE A WILDLIFE EXPLORER
Bring your tent and take part in the Big Wild Sleep Out on the night of July 30. Do some den building, stargazing and head off on a torch light safari before returning to toast a few marshmallows on your campfire! Plus, plenty of other craft and wildlife activities happening over the holiday period. Free entry to the reserve, charge for some activities.
rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/n/newport wetlands
NEWPORT TRANSPORTER BRIDGE
Newport’s grand old lady is still operating after 110 years,Wednesday to Sunday, and now with full access to the high level walkway and engine house. Family fun day on August Bank Holiday Monday, Aug 29.
newport.gov.uk/heritage
GET ACTIVE!
Enjoy Newport’s ornamental parks and walk or cycle the miles of cycle trails and footpaths in and around the city, including the Wales Coast Path and many other local and circular trails.
Download information and maps from newport.gov.uk/visitleaflets
General enquiries 01633 656656
newport.gov.uk/visiting
tourism@newport.gov.uk
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