Newport (Pembrokeshire)

Newport (Welsh: Trefdraeth or Tudraeth) in Pembrokeshire is a town in Wales. There is a Norman castle standing tall over the town, and archaeological digs have unearthed substantial medieval development near the south bank of the river Nevern.

Understand
It is a small town nestling beneath Carningli Mountain on the North Coast of Pembrokeshire.

The Welsh name Trefdraeth or Tudraeth as it is sometimes called is old Welsh for Newport. Its literal translation in to English is Town on the Beach.

There is evidence to show that Trefdraeth is an ancient town with Standing Stones, Cromlechs and Bronze/Iron Age forts in abundance in the surrounding area.

By car

 * A487 from Cardigan and North of Wales.
 * A487 from A40 and Fishguard.

By bus
Bus 412 from Cardigan and Fishguard Harbour (the nearest train station)

By ferry

 * Ferry from Rosslare (Ireland) to Fishguard.

By plane

 * The nearest airport is Cardiff.

By train

 * 2 trains a day from Paddington (London) to Fishguard, stopping at various stations along the way.

Get around
Good local bus service with Richards Bros.

See
Traditional Welsh cottages, old harbour, Norman castle. Spectacular coastal and mountain views.

Do
Take a walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path or on to the moors of Carningli Mountain, visit the beaches that are within walking distance of the Town. Stop on the Iron Bridge and watch all sorts of bird life going about their daily business on the river Nevern.



Buy
Newport has some good shops, including general stores, arts and crafts, an iron monger, a bakery and others.

Eat
There are numerous restaurants and cafe's.

Drink
Newport has 3 public houses which also have restaurants. There is a members only boat club and also a golf course club house that serves drinks and food.

Go next

 * Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Newport is the gateway to this coastal park.