When Charles I was being escorted throughout the town to his execution, a girl from the crowd gave him a rose - hence the name of the pub "The Rose & Crown".

Newport is also home to the renown Marriott Design company, who hopefully will be viewing this site today.

Richard de Redvers founded the town in 1180 and based it on 3 main squares. The town was razed to the ground by the French and then the  Plague took its toll. But, during the Napoleonic wars the town flourished, consequently Newport has its fair share of Georgian houses. The Town hall is a classic example of the work of the Architect, John Nash.

The reason the town became prominent is obvious when you look at its topography. It's based at the tidal limit of the river Medina making it accessible for large ships, and it's virtually in the centre of the Island.

There is a Roman Villa in Newport but it is not as spectacular as the one at Brading, but worth visiting all the same to see its baths.

Newport has the Island's cultural scene. There is a theatre, and various galleries, although small they have some excellent shows.

Newport Roman Villa............(01983) 529720
Open................................Daily 10am-5.30pm Easter-Oct

Quay Arts Centre................(01983) 528825
Open................................Daily 10am-7.30pm Easter-Nov
                                       Mon-Sat 10am-7.30pm Dec-Easter

The Classic Boat Centre.......(01983) 533493
Open................................Daily 10.30am-4.30pm

Seely Gallery......................(01983) 527655
Open................................Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm
                                       Sat 9.30am-5pm

Tourist Information Centre....(01983) 525450

Bus...................................Newport Bus Station

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