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Newport is a small market town in Shropshire, with a history dating back to the 12th century. It is home to several educational institutions, and has housed a wide range of notable people throughout the centuries. A few of the Medieval buildings remain and the town's main attraction is its wide main street, full of 18th-century Regency and Georgian style facades. The already picturesque atmosphere is enhanced in summer with many floral displays. The town of 11,000 people (2011) has won a number of gold medals in the England in Bloom competition.

Understand[edit]

  • Visitors information centre, 3 Guildhall, High Street, +44 7973 385929. M - Sa. Next to the Guildhall, in High Street. Apart from providing tourist information, the place is also a café and sells local crafts.

Get in[edit]

On the A 518 between Telford and Stafford near where it crosses the A 41.

Bus connections available from Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent.

Get around[edit]

Map
Map of Newport (Shropshire)

See[edit]

St Nicholas Church
  • 1 Puleston Cross. 14th-century Butter cross. Puleston Cross (Q7259287) on Wikidata Puleston Cross on Wikipedia
  • 2 Aqualate Mere. Largest natural lake in the Midlands Aqualate Mere (Q4782687) on Wikidata Aqualate Mere on Wikipedia

Do[edit]

  • 1 Newport Show, Chetwynd Deer Park, TF10 8EU. annually for one day in early July. An agricultural show, with sheep and cattle displays, vintage tractors and show jumping. Newport Show (Q7019001) on Wikidata Newport Show on Wikipedia

Buy[edit]

The main street has a number of independent shops, and makes for a pleasant shopping area.

  • 1 Indoor market, 3 The Square, TF10 7AG, +44 1952 820283. Every Friday and Saturday, the 19th-century Market Hall holds an indoor market.
  • Outdoor Farmers market. Every last Thursday of the month.

Eat[edit]

  • 1 The Fox, Pave Lane, Chetwynd Aston. Serves food M-Sa from noon to 10PM. Kitchen closes at 9:30PM on Sundays. A little out of town, this traditional Edwardian pub has lovely outdoor terraces and great views. The food is what you'd expect in a pub, with roast on Sundays. Mains start around ₤12.

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Routes through Newport
ChesterMarket Drayton  NW  SE  WolverhamptonBirmingham


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