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Things to do in Newport, Wales: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Newport, United Kingdom including National Roman Legion Museum, Newport Medieval Ship Project, Ffwrwm Arts & Crafts Centre, Newport Museum and Art Gallery, Made With Love.
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1. National Roman Legion Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By AndyTigris
Half-term trip with 2 children (7, 11). Went 3 times over the course of 3 days. Great displays and lots of interesting items for all ages, well displayed and aimed at a mixture of abilities. Good interactive material from traditional paper quizzes and fact sheets to more modern media (iPad style). During the holidays (and perhaps weekends ?) a good selection of children's activities including pottery making, dressing up and an excellent 'mock-up' barracks room with a great Legionnaire. Educational staff we encountered were all excellent, particularly for pottery making and the ' Legionnaire - very informative. Would recommend (also free currently).
2. Newport Medieval Ship Project
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Come to the current home of the Medieval Newport Ship Project, the only 15th century ship to have survived to the present day. Find out more about how the ship was made, sailed and why she eventually found her last resting place in Newport.
Reviewed By Brianna2713
amazing the staff were so informative and easy access as I am disabled.The restoration is amazing well worth a visit
3. Ffwrwm Arts & Crafts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Ffwrwm Arts and Crafts Centre is nestled in the historic Roman settlement of Caerleon. Turn off the high street through the historic arch and over the cobblestones and you'll find an eighteenth century walled courtyard teeming with an extraordinary collection of sculptures celebrating Caerleon's Roman past and its place in legend as Camelot - the court of King Arthur. Among them are carvings of The Mabinogion - the ancient tales of Wales - and - at 44 feet long - the world's largest lovespoon. Around the sculpture garden - which is free to visit - Ffwrwm also brings together shops: a goldsmiths, craft and gift shops selling eco-friendly and fairtrade goods, a hairdressers, an holistic therapy clinic and the award-winning The Snug restaurant and cafe. Ffwrwm Arts is a place for people to come together and to share. We are here for the community and we offer all of you a very warm welcome.
4. Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 74 reviews
Discover the story of Newport's geological, archaeological and historical development through displays, a diverse exhibitions programme and a variety of event, activities and workshops. Explore our collections and learn more about Roman Caerwent, the Chartist Protest in Newport or life at the turn of the 20th Century. Enjoy Newport's art collections and enjoy changing exhibitions.
5. Made With Love
Handmade craft shop selling art and locally made crafts. Wooden carved sculptures, metal sculptures, art, craft and so much more. We are located next to a coffee shop and garden centre as well, perfect for an afternoon out.
