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Newport Festival of Words

20th - 23rd March

A celebration of words, from songwriting to storytelling, poetry to prose, and featuring local, national, and international performers.

The Riverfront Theatre and Art Centre
A lively theatre and arts centre in Newport city centre that offers performance, cinema and workshops to all.
Chepstow Racecourse
Chepstow Racecourse, home of the Coral Welsh Grand National, with up to 31 meetings annually, both flat and jump racing.
Tredegar Park
From playing fields to a play park and skateboard park, Tredegar Park is the perfect venue for a family outing.
Newport Wetlands RSPB Nature Reserve
Discover the RSPB Newport Wetlands reserve.
Belle Vue Park
Attractive at all times of the year, this beautiful Victorian park is perfect for everyone.
Tredegar House & Park
National Trust Tredegar House is the ideal location for a family picnic or walk and also the location of beautiful independent shops.
Newport Medieval Ship
Discover the Newport Medieval ship, which was unearthed on the bank of the river Usk during the build of the Riverfront Theatre.
International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales
One of the UK's newest venues for conferences and events welcomes an exciting programme of shows, concerts and dazzling experiences.
Spirit of Wales Distillery
NEW to Newport, discover a no-nonsense distillery that creates Commemorative Welsh spirits and authentic Welsh spirited experiences
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
“An idyllic place where time stands still and history overwhelms!”
Caerleon Roman Museums and Amphitheatre
Discover Caerleon, an attractive historic place and one of the most important military roman sites in the United Kingdom.
Castles of the Network
Why not create your Castle Trail with Newport Bus and visit some of the neighbouring castles! Fun and historical trips for all
Monmouth High Street
Enjoy a day in this lovely market town, known for wonderful independents shops and restaurants as well as its historic buildings.
Past Port Tours
 Pass Port Tours provide walking and environmentally friendly public transport tours of Newport City Centre on a variety of themes. 
Newport Market
Visit Newport Market: a Hub for Street Food, Retail, and Entertainment