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On the border between Shropshire and Staffordshire, Newport lies less than 20 kilometres north of the well travelled new town of Telford. Renowned as an award-winning market town, Newport's hospitality and community spirit has led to frequent return visits from holidaymakers and day-trippers alike, particularly during the spring and summer seasons. And surely, once you have had the pleasure of a leisurely holiday in this lovely Shropshire market town, you too will return to Newport again and again.
Historically, Newport's founding dates as far back as the Saxon period of Britain's history. You will find no reference to Newport in the Domesday Book. But the town did thrive during the Norman era in a similar fashion as other market towns in Shropshire.
During the medieval centuries, Newport prospered as an ideally located town which was well regarded for its full, thriving market. Unfortunately, many of Newport's historic medieval buildings were burned in the 17th century. Still, first-time visitors to Newport will find a town rich in heritage and history.
Newport Sites of Interest
Newport's market has been lauded for centuries. And today, this strong tradition continues along Newport's three-tiered high street, implemented during the town's Norman period. Along lower bar, upper bar, and Saint Mary's street, first-time travellers will be quite well pleased at the wide variety of modern high street shops in Newport. And Saint Mary's old cobbled footpath and small locally-operated shops harkens back to Newport's yesteryear heritage.
Newport also puts on an indoor market on Fridays with the full lot of locally-produced wears, trinkets, and tasty baked treats for the kids. Travellers interested in Newport's historical sites of interest can view the old Puleston Cross, a medieval butter cross that dates to the 14th century, according to historical records. And the ruins of Lilleshall Abbey, which reputedly dates to the 12th century, rest only a few kilometres south of Newport town centre.
Newport is also renowned as a small town with the capacity to host large festival and fairs along the wide high street. Indeed, Newport high street is home to most of the town's top holiday attractions. So come to Newport this travel season and take advantage of a holiday in this award-winning market town in Shropshire.
Newport Transportation
Unfortunately, Newport does not maintain a railway station. Since the nearest platforms lie in Telford and Stafford, travel by road is the best way to visit Newport.
In order to arrive in Newport from the south, follow the M6 Motorway through Birmingham and keep watch for the M54 Motorway interchange. In Telford take the number five junction onto the A442 and then motor north via the A518.
Newport Places to Stay
First-time travellers to Newport will be spoilt for choice of well reviewed places to stay near town centre. In fact, Newport hotels rank among the most well respected establishments in the whole of Shropshire. So if you are considering a visit to Shropshire this travel season, you simply have to take advantage of Newport's wealth of high street attractions.
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