Welcome to Newport
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Newport - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Newport to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Newport as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Newport.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Newport.
.Join NTA Judge of the Year Anton Du Beke Strictly Stars Giovanni Pernice and Lauren Oakley Kai Widdrington and Katya Jones Nadiya Bychkova British European and World 10 Dance Champions Glenn and Caroly Boyce Former World Professional Ballroom Champions Warren and Kristi…
.If you love Strictly this is your Ultimate 5 Weekend BreakJoin BAFTA Award Winner Giovanni Pernice Strictly Stars Lauren Oakley Jowita Przystal and Nikita Kuzmin Amy Dowden MBE Katya Jones British European and World 10 Dance Champions Glenn and Caroly Boyce Former…
.If you love Strictly this really is your Ultimate 5 Christmas BreakJoin NTA Judge of the Year Anton Du Beke Strictly Finalists Ian Waite and Erin Boag Vincent Simone and Victoria Martin Strictly Charleston Choreographer Jenny Thomas Strictly vocalist Lance Ellington The…
Splashdown is the South's Ultimate Waterpark. In winter there is a choice of 8 fantastic rides. Each one with its own twists and turns generating a real buzz for the rider and loads of laughs, thrills and spills for all. The Spacebowl, Red River Roller…
For generations man has dreamt of creating the invincible war machine to aid him to overcome his enemies in battle. For almost 2,000 years attempts were made but technical developments in the early Twentieth century, combined with the impetus of a terrible and bloody World War, finally…
Corfe Castle is a thousand‐year‐old castle rising above the Isle of PurbeckOne of Britain's most majestic ruins, the castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills and has been an important stronghold since the time of William the Conqueror. Defended during the Civil War by the ardent…
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates. There are currently 56 chimpanzees at Monkey World, which makes it the largest group outside Africa. At the park visitors can see more than 150 primates of 15 different species.Don't expect…
Birthplace of novelist and poet Thomas HardyThomas Hardy was born in 1840 in this small cob and thatch cottage and from here he would walk to school every day in Dorchester, three miles away. It was built by his great‐grandfather and is little altered since the family…
Lulworth Castle House stands in the 18th Century Park at East Lulworth, 200 yards from the family seat it was built to replace ‐ Lulworth Castle. Over the years, the castle has seen a number of uses, occupants and a varied and colourful history. There have been…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Newport? See our list of attractions in Newport, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
