Newport (Pembrokeshire)

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.
There is a Norman Castle standing tall over the Town and recent archaeological digs have unearthed substantial medieval development near the South bank of the river Nevern.

By car

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

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

By ferry

• Ferry from Rosslare (Ireland) to Fishguard.

By air

• The nearest airport is Cardiff.

By train

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

Good local bus service with Richards Bros.

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

• ty twt dolls house and toy museum

  phone: +44 1239 820590
  address: Market Street

• Pentre Ifan standing stonesA megalithic burial chamber dating from around 4000 B.C. Located near Fishguard.

• Castell HenllysThis Iron Age hill-fort. Roundhouses and a granary have been reconstructed on their original Iron Age foundations

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.

• Work on a communal organic farmAt Brithdir Mawr, Cilgwyn Road. The farm is a 30 minute uphill walk from Newport - visitors need to book in advance.

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

There are numerous restaurants and cafe's.

• The Canteen

  address: Market St

• Cnapan

  phone: +44 1239 820575
  address: East Street

• Fronlas Cafe

  phone: +44 1239 820351
  address: Market Street

• Llys Meddyg

  phone: +44 123 9820008
  address: East Street

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.

• The Royal Oak

  phone: +44 1239 820632
  address: West St

• The Castle Inn

  phone: +44 1239 820742
  address: Bridge Street

• The Boat Club

  phone: +44 1239 820503
  address: Parrog

• The Golf Course

  phone: +44 1239 820244
  address: Golf Course Rd

There is a hotel, youth hostel and numerous B&Bs.

• Ael y Bryn

  phone: +44 1239 891411
  address: Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire, SA41 3UL
  5-star B&B with evening meals, 10 minutes from Newport, on the edge of the National Park.

• Bury BachFive-star self catering holiday cottage, sleeping four.

• Coast and Country Holidays

  address: The Old Bookshop, Market St, SA42 0PH
  Holiday cottages.

• The Golden Lion Hotel

• Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park

  phone: +44 1239 820498
  address: Llwyngwair Manor, SA42 0LX
  This holiday park is overlooked by Carn Ingli Mountain and is bounded by the river Nevern. It stands out for its beautiful location and well kept grounds. The park offers hotel, self-catering, touring and camping accommodation, onsite fishing, tennis and a licensed bar (available to all) that provides bar meals and sky TV.

• Y Garth Boutique B&B

  phone: +44 7814917920
  address: Y Garth,Dinas Cross, SA42 0XR
  Free Wi-Fi; private parking. Visit Wales 5

* Gold Award for past 5 years; 2014 AA Breakfast Award.

• Peerie Hoose

  phone: +44 1256 892514
  address: Parrog Road, Newport, SA42 0RW
  Peerie Hoose is about 100 metres from the beach at Parrog. It is a centrally-heated, simply-furnished stone cottage with two bedrooms, a woodburning stove and broadband.

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