Newport CastleCaerleon CastleRhiwderin CampWest Usk LighthouseNewport WetlandsMynydd Machen
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Newport

Newport is a city in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom of about 306,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit: 51 forts & heritage, 44 churches and 48 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Newport Castle, Caerleon Castle and Rhiwderin Camp.

51.5877° N, 2.9983° WPop. 306,844

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km183
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Newport Castle, church near Newport
Must-see

Newport Castle

Church · 1 km

Caerleon Castle, heritage site near Newport
Must-see

Caerleon Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Must-see

Rhiwderin Camp

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Newport by type

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One day from Newport

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Newport
  2. Caerleon Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Newport Wetlandspark · 45 min
  4. Ruperra Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mynydd Machenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Rhiwderin Campheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Newport
Today’s loopNewportStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newport?

Newport Castle (church, about 1 km), Caerleon Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Rhiwderin Camp (heritage site, about 6 km), West Usk Lighthouse (attraction, about 7 km), Newport Wetlands (park, about 8 km), Mynydd Machen (viewpoint, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Newport?

183 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks, 9 treks.

Which is the nearest fort to Newport?

Caerleon Castle, about 5 km by road; Rhiwderin Camp (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Newport?

Newport Castle, about 1 km by road; St Illtyd's Church (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newport?

Start in Newport, visit Caerleon Castle, then Newport Wetlands, then Ruperra Castle, then Mynydd Machen, then Rhiwderin Camp, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.