Places to visit! Southern Wales Attractions

Newport and Caerleon

Newport is over 70% rural, and is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Wye Valley and the Vale of Usk. The area has been sought after, and fought over for more than 2000 years, leaving a wonderful legacy of heritage, and an abundance of castles guard this corner of South East Wales.

Newport has Britain's most varied and fascinating Roman site at Caerleon, and one of it's most important historic houses, Tredegar House. Industrial heritage is well represented by the world-famous Transporter Bridge, and the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre, and wildlife and natural history fans will be delighted by the Wetlands Reserve, which attracts a terrific range of wetland birds, including the bearded tit and the rare avocet.

The city is a hub for sport and activity. As well as having over 30 golf courses in the area, it is home to one of the largest complexes of championship golf courses in Europe, the Celtic Manor Resort, which will host The Ryder Cup in 2010. Newport International Sports Village features a competition swimming pool and the Wales National Velodrome.

For more information on attractions and events in the area, along with the accommodation booking facility, please contact one of the local Tourist Information Centres, or visit www.newport.gov.uk/visiting

Tourist information services include: bed booking service, travel information and route planning maps, guides, walks and travel booklets, information on local attractions and events, tickets for local theatre productions and other events and fax service.

Newport Tourist Information Centre John Frost Square Newport NP20 1PA Telephone: 01633 842962 Email: newport.tic@newport.gov.uk

We also have a TIC in Caerleon at: 5 High Street Caerleon Newport NP18 1AE Telephone: 01633 422656 Email: Caerleon.tic@newport.gov.uk

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