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About Newport

County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180, and for centuries before that was also home to the Romans who built luxurious villas in the area.

Newport developed primarily as a result of its location on the navigable River Medina, and also to its central position on the island. Road connections from north, south, east and west meet in Newport. Newport also used to be the hub for the steam railway but this was shut down in the mid 1960's.

Newport has few notable buildings in use today. The mills having either been converted into homes or demolished. The shopping district is concentrated along the High Street with additional facilities in St. James's and St. Thomas's Squares, Pyle Street and the surounding areas


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Newport

Carisbrooke Castle & Museum(1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW)Pictures
Robin Hill Country Park(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction E)Pictures
Osborne House(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)Pictures
Rookley Country Park(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction S)Pictures
Quarr Abbey(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NE)Pictures
The Model Village(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction S)Pictures
Brading Roman Villa(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction E)Pictures
Appuldurcombe House(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S)Pictures
Stone Point Country Park(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)Pictures
Appley Park(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)Pictures
Flamingo Park(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)Pictures
Lepe & Calshot Foreshore Country Park(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N)Pictures
Isle of Wight Zoo(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)Pictures
Exbury Gardens(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW)Pictures
Blackgang Chine Theme Park(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction S)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Newport

Parkhurst, in the county of Isle of Wight (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NW)
Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels.
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Carisbrooke, in the county of Isle of Wight (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SW)
Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction N)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Newtown, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction W)
The village lies at the head of the picturesque Newtown estuary and is surrounded almost entirely by a Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust.
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Shorwell, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW)
The pretty village of Shorwell, with its three handsome Manor Houses, lies cradled in a wooded valley beneath the bare downs.
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Godshill, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)
This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life.
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Calbourne, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W)
Calbourne is a lovely old place that has long been a natural haunt of artists from all over England who are drawn by the unspoiled and picturesque beauty spot.
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Ryde, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)
One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side.
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Lepe, in the county of Hampshire (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW)
This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight.
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Sandown, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE)
Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town.
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Shanklin, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction SE)
This is a busy and popular seaside town with cliffs rising in places to a height of around 150ft, the lower slopes lead down to the beach which opens up to a delightful bay.
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Seaview, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
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St Helens, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team.
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Exbury, in the county of Hampshire (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NW)
Standing close to the saltmarshes and creeks along the Beaulieu River, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Exbury must be one of the most captivating villages for miles around.
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Ventnor, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)
Ventnor is often called the Madeira of England and the reason for this is the 6 mile undercliff, an overhanging ledge formed by landslides, beneath which palms and tropical plants grow in great profusion.
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Nearby travel help

Smallbrook Junction Station(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)
Ryde St. Johns Road Station(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)
Rudmore Roundabout(11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction NE)
M27 Junction 9(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction N)
Southampton Airport(17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction N)
Bournemouth Airport(24.3 miles, 39.1 km, direction W)
Newport to London(75.2 miles, 121.0 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Newport

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Newport center
Newport Quay Hotel(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
The Fountain Inn(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction N)
Dorset Hotel(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)
Ryde Castle(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E)
The Parkbury Hotel(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)
Beaufort House Hotel(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)
Ashleigh House Hotel(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE)
Oaklands@Yarbridge(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E)
The Kenbury(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE)
The Avenue(6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction SE)
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