Newport is an idyllic little town on Pembrokeshire’s north coast. It is a hugely popular tourist destination throughout the year. The town’s privately owned castle, built in the 12th century, overlooks Newport and much of the surrounding countryside.

Newport is a town of two halves, the streets around Market Street and the area around the Parrog. Originally created to serve as a port, it still has some of its history visible. There is a lime kiln remaining, along with some original quay walls. An old warehouse now houses the Boat Club, a member only club that has changing rooms, shower facilities and a bar. The Boat Club also now has a non-members bar.

Newport Parrog is a perfect spot for kayaking up stream to Newport Bridge or down river out to sea and exploring the cliffs and caves of Cemaes Head.

Newport has a sailing club with many events held throughout the summer and the Links golf course at Newport Golf Club provides one of the best golfing locations in Wales.

Newport Sands is the largest of six beaches all within four miles of each other. There is ample space along the beach for all sorts of water based activities including sailing, canoeing, kayaking and more. Also known as Traeth Mawr, Newport Sands is a longer walk or a drive from town, but it’s worth it. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path follows the cliff-lined coast of Newport. Shorter walks include the area’s pretty woodland, while longer treks will take you over dunes or along the river estuary, a bird watcher’s paradise.

Newport town has a compact but varied shopping centre with most facilities including a post office and a wide range of retail premises. There are a number of good pubs in Newport to choose from and there are some excellent restaurants too, along with a fine selection of cafes. Newport Collective is a multi-roomed gallery run by local artists and craft-makers. The variety of goods on show includes bespoke furniture, modern woven blankets, ceramics, stained glass, paintings, sculpture and jewellery.

Just over five miles east from Newport is Castell Henllys a reconstructed Iron Age hill fort. Re-enactments throughout the summer bring the settlement to life.

A couple of miles southeast is Pentre Ifan, an exposed Neolithic burial mound on the hillside high above the town. Newport is served by a regular town bus service and also a coastal bus service, the Poppit Rocket, which link the town to Cardigan and Fishguard as well as the surrounding villages.

Ysgol Bro Ingli, located in the town, is the local bilingual primary school for 3-11 yr olds while secondary education for the 11-16 yr olds is provided at Ysgol Bro Gwaun in Fishguard.