A Guide to Newport and South Wales By a Local
Things to Do
The Celtic Manor offers so much. Great food, golf, spa, activities for the kids, beautiful views. I love a night out there. Always something happening so keep your eye on their website.
25 locals recommend
Celtic Manor Resort
The Celtic Manor offers so much. Great food, golf, spa, activities for the kids, beautiful views. I love a night out there. Always something happening so keep your eye on their website.
Caerleon was home to the Romans, you can see evidence of their occupation from as far back as 74-300AD. The Roman baths and the amphitheater are well worth a visit. The beautiful castle wall is unique.
21 locals recommend
Caerleon
Caerleon was home to the Romans, you can see evidence of their occupation from as far back as 74-300AD. The Roman baths and the amphitheater are well worth a visit. The beautiful castle wall is unique.
Caerleon Amphitheatre
BroadwayCaerleon Roman Fortress Baths/ Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion
High StreetTintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
My favourite place….. ever
Monmouth
Great place to wander and have lunch
Forest of Dean
High StreetNewport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre
Brunel StreetI love sitting at the top of the hill taking in the industrial view and enjoying to peace. The park is nice for the kids too. There’s a cafe at the top.
Beechwood Park
I love sitting at the top of the hill taking in the industrial view and enjoying to peace. The park is nice for the kids too. There’s a cafe at the top.
Belle Vue Park Tea Rooms
Waterloo RoadRSPB Newport Wetlands
West Nash RoadTredegar House
Wentwood Forest Trails
Unnamed RoadBrecon Beacons
Beacons ParkBrecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill RoadAbergavenny
Chepstow Castle
Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetBarry Island
Newport Market
High StreetSome lovely new food places, beers, gift shops
Llandegfedd Reservoir
A very lovely place to walk
Lower Fall of the White Meadow
Four Waterfalls WalkOakwood Theme Park
Canaston BridgeCardiff Castle
Castle StCardiff Bay
Bute StreetNewport County AFC
Rodney RoadWatch a game!
Great place to visit, near Mountain View Ranch and the Gruffalo Trail so there are a few things to do in the area. Also beautiful scenary
168 locals recommend
Castell Coch
Great place to visit, near Mountain View Ranch and the Gruffalo Trail so there are a few things to do in the area. Also beautiful scenary
Gruffalo Trail - such a fantastic day out for all the family. My kids love this place
11 locals recommend
Mountain View Ranch
7 Mountain ViewGruffalo Trail - such a fantastic day out for all the family. My kids love this place
Bouncy adventures. Near the cinema and places to eat. Great exercise for all the family...dont forget your Enfate socks!
Enflate Adventure Park
Seven Stiles AvenueBouncy adventures. Near the cinema and places to eat. Great exercise for all the family...dont forget your Enfate socks!
Cwmbran Boating Lake
Boating lake, park, river and picnic area
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
Cwm LaneInteresting for a quick visit with the kids.
Abergavenny Market
61 Cross StRecommended by a previous resident and I must admit, it’s a jewel that I had quite forgotten. Home to Lords, Kings and an inspiration to poets, t’s definitely worth a visit. It’s near Usk too which is a riverside town perfect for lunch!
134 locals recommend
Raglan Castle
Castle RoadRecommended by a previous resident and I must admit, it’s a jewel that I had quite forgotten. Home to Lords, Kings and an inspiration to poets, t’s definitely worth a visit. It’s near Usk too which is a riverside town perfect for lunch!
Concerts and events
Always something happening at the ICC. Located within the Celtic manor complex it’s easy to access just off the M4. Check out their website for current events
International Convention Centre Wales
Catsash RoadAlways something happening at the ICC. Located within the Celtic manor complex it’s easy to access just off the M4. Check out their website for current events
The Riverfront
KingswayDolman Theatre Works
8 Emlyn StThe NEON
East Usk RoadPrincipality Stadium
Westgate StreetNew Theatre
Park PlaceBristol Hippodrome
Saint Augustine's ParadeGift shops
Located off the high steet behind the Snug cafe. Beautiful crystals and gifts. A feeling that the pagans haven’t left Wales. I love browsing this shop
Spirit of Awen
High StreetLocated off the high steet behind the Snug cafe. Beautiful crystals and gifts. A feeling that the pagans haven’t left Wales. I love browsing this shop
Newport Market
High StreetLots of local Welsh gift shops. Try the Welsh cakes with a twist!
Food scene
Lovely spot for breakfast or lunch. Don’t forget to pick up an Icecream for your walk around the amphitheater and the culture garden that’s located just outside the snug.
The Snug Restaurant & Cafe
High StreetLovely spot for breakfast or lunch. Don’t forget to pick up an Icecream for your walk around the amphitheater and the culture garden that’s located just outside the snug.
Bull Inn
High StreetGreat menu. I love this place on game day!
Worth a visit to sit in the garden, very old building with lovely gardens. Close to the amphitheater
13 locals recommend
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant - Caerleon
High StreetWorth a visit to sit in the garden, very old building with lovely gardens. Close to the amphitheater
Hanbury Arms
Hanbury CloseGreat place to sit on a warm night
By far the best place to eat in newport and surrounding - just featured on Come Dine with Me
The Gate Llanfrechfa
Caerleon RoadBy far the best place to eat in newport and surrounding - just featured on Come Dine with Me
Holy Cheesus
6 Bridge StRogue Fox Coffee House
3 Clytha Park RoadFive minutes from the apartment, lovely breakfast
Slow Boat Chinese Take Away
5 Risca RoadBest Chinese take away. Love the curry sauce!
My favourite Indian restaurant. It had a challenging time over COVID but has since recovered and hired a great chef. Been going here for over 20 years. Apparently they’ve stopped serving alcohol but you can BYO.
Jewel Balti Newport
368 Chepstow RoadMy favourite Indian restaurant. It had a challenging time over COVID but has since recovered and hired a great chef. Been going here for over 20 years. Apparently they’ve stopped serving alcohol but you can BYO.
Probably the closest place for breakfast ( when the bridge is up and running) lovely!! One of my favs!
The Pot Cafe
3-4 High StreetProbably the closest place for breakfast ( when the bridge is up and running) lovely!! One of my favs!
A locals pub with a great menu - beautifully cooked food at really reasonable prices. The landlady is a treasure.
Victoria Inn
179-181 Caerleon RoadA locals pub with a great menu - beautifully cooked food at really reasonable prices. The landlady is a treasure.
Sugarloaf Vineyards
Pentre LaneLos Reyes Tapas & Wine Bar
Belmont HillCity/town information
Briliant on a game day, great night out. Lots for the kids to do and excelllent shopping.
218 locals recommend
Cardiff
Briliant on a game day, great night out. Lots for the kids to do and excelllent shopping.
Great seaside town, fish and chips. Make sure you drive all the way around the peninsula - its just beautiful!
131 locals recommend
The Mumbles
Great seaside town, fish and chips. Make sure you drive all the way around the peninsula - its just beautiful!
If you think you've been to Swansea and its been a few year, go again. It's changed so much over recent years. With lots of regeneration happening, its the place to be if you're a student, a family, a mature person. It used to be fab when I was a teen but I just love the beaches and the town.
78 locals recommend
Swansea
If you think you've been to Swansea and its been a few year, go again. It's changed so much over recent years. With lots of regeneration happening, its the place to be if you're a student, a family, a mature person. It used to be fab when I was a teen but I just love the beaches and the town.
Bristol
Great place to visit.
Porthcawl
lovely beaches. Great for the kids.
City advice
Getting around
Buses are the fastest way to get around
You're very near the train station and the town centre. Its so easy to get a bus amost anywhere from the bus station about 15 min walk. If you need to get somewhere fast, book a taxi. Dragon Taxi or Chow taxi are the longest serving.
Train to Cardiff and Bristol is also super easy...but you know that don't you :-)
Getting around
Explore Wales Train Pass
If you’re up for an adventure, Transport for Wales do a pass which allows travel by train or bus anywhere in wales for 4 days over an 8 day period for under £100 per adult. https://tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/rail/ticket-types/rovers-and-rangers/explore-wales