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Newport Wetlands

Newport Wetlands
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About Newport Wetlands

New visitor centre, Newport Wetlands

This nature reserve offers a haven for wildlife on the edge of the city, but is a great place for people too with a new RSPB visitor centre, a café, shop and children's play area.

Cetti's warblers and bearded tits can be seen and heard in the reedbeds, and ducks, geese and swans visit the reserve in large numbers during the winter. You'll enjoy spectacular views of the Severn estuary all year round.

Newport Wetlands is a partnership between the Countryside Council for Wales, Newport City Council and the RSPB.

Opening times

Open every day (closed Christmas Day), 9 am to 5 pm (Coffee Shop open 10 am to 4 pm).

Entrance charges

None

If you are new to birdwatching...

Autumn/winter is the best time of year for birdwatching at Newport Wetlands when migratory wildfowl and wading birds begin to arrive ready for their winter stay.

Information for families

Newport Wetlands visitor centre is ideal for children and families. Guided walks and children's activities are available on the reserve, drinks and a bite to eat can be enjoyed in the coffee shop afterwards, followed by a browse in the retail area. Children will find the outdoor children's activity area with its 4 m high simulation of the East Usk Lighthouse very entertaining. We can offer a variety of fun environmental activity and exploration days for a wide range of local interest groups.

Information for dog owners

Some access for dogs - marked footpaths on perimeter of reserve. For more information, please contact the CCW enquiry line.

Contact us

0845 1306 229 (Countryside Council for Wales; for enquiries about the nature reserve); 01633 636363 (visitor centre enquiries)

Nearest town: Newport

Grid reference: ST334834

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.