It stands on Kingsway Boulevard on the west bank of the River Usk. The settlement of 'Newport' is first mentioned as novo burgus established by Robert, Earl of Gloucester in 1126. [77], Adjacent to the University campus on the west bank is "The Edge" development. Look at this lovely cottage 700m from beach - and compare our prices, CH - Adorable Home With Breathtaking Views Nearby, Luxury/Modern 2 bedroom river/city view apartment, TH-Every Travelers Haven Ideal For A Quick Get-Away Experience Or Extended Stays, Chartist Commemorative Sculpture - Union, Prudence, Energy, Monuments & Statues, Points of Interest & Landmarks. In 2019 railway electrification and resigning work will be completed, completing the 21st-century modernisation of the Great Western main line and reducing journey times to London to 1 hour 30 minutes. [61], At the mouth of the River Usk, the Sims Metal Management plant hosts the world's largest industrial shredder for scrap metal with access by road, rail and sea. Newport bus station is the largest bus interchange in the county, with 24 stands. The Riverfront Arts Centre was the first structure to be built as part of Newport's regeneration by Newport City Council in 2004. They secured promotion back to the Football League for the 2013–14 season after a 25-year absence and now play in Football League Two. On 20 March 1930, the overnight temperature fell to −16.1 °C (3.0 °F) the coldest temperature for the whole of the UK during that year, and the latest date in spring the UK's lowest temperature has been recorded. The Labour Party also held Newport East with a reduced majority of 1,992 votes over the Conservative Party. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? To pledge. In July each year an Arts festival is held in Caerleon and Roman Military re-enactment in the amphitheatre, the largest restored amphitheatre in Britain. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Brynglas has views over the city centre and Twmbarlwm to the west. The house has many more tales to tell from its decadent 17th-century origins, through to the scandalous parties thrown there in the 1930s. Not for the faint-hearted, a climb to the top of this Edwardian monument makes for an exhilarating assent. HERE are some of your reactions to the news from the Welsh Government that Newport will be going into a local lockdown from 6pm tomorrow. [82] Plans for redevelopment of the smaller Cambrian Centre were approved in 2012.[84].