Newport: Walking Trails, Market and History

For a stay in Newport, walking routes, the market and historic buildings are practical considerations when planning your trip. The Hutchison Way and the Newport and Edgmond Walk differ in length; market and church opening hours, as well as event dates, also help you prepare for your hotel stay.

Walk two different routes

The Hutchison Way connects the historic towns of Newport and Wellington via the new town of Telford. The route is just over 17 miles long and signposted in both directions. It uses public rights of way, lanes, footpaths and surfaced paths. Its length, path types and signage give you specific details to consider if you want to include this route in your travel plans.

The Newport and Edgmond Walk is 4.75 miles long. It runs along the Newport Canal and returns to Newport via quiet lanes and field paths. In terms of distance, it is easy to distinguish from the longer Hutchison Way. The sections mentioned also give you a clear idea of the types of paths described for each route.

Newport Indoor Market

Newport Indoor Market Hall was built in 1860. Newport Indoor Market has 30 stalls selling products such as meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, as well as bread and cakes. The range therefore covers several food groups; the mix of stalls may change. The market is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm.

There is a fully accessible entrance to Newport Indoor Market from St Marys Street. This information applies to the entrance. If you are planning a visit to the market, check the opening hours in advance, as they may change.

Churches and historic buildings

St Nicholas Church has stood in the centre of Newport since the 12th century. It has a peal of eight bells, which an active group continues to ring. The church is open daily from 10 am to 3 pm, and on Sundays from 10 am to 12:30 pm. These opening hours may also change, so it is worth checking before your visit.

The Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul in Newport was built in 1832 by Joseph Potter of Lichfield. Its presbytery contains remains of Salter's Hall dating from the 17th century. Margaret Agnes Rope designed five lancet windows for the church between 1912 and 1918. Lancet windows are narrow, pointed-arch windows; here, the term refers to a specific architectural form, not to a separate phase of construction.

The Literary Institute at 17 High Street is also one of Newport’s listed buildings: it is listed at Grade II. Newport War Memorial was unveiled on 3 April 1924 and commemorates 64 local men who died in the war. The two buildings offer different historical points of reference: one is a listed building, while the other is a memorial with a recorded unveiling date.

Events and practical planning

Newport Old Tyme Market takes place annually in June. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the exact date for your travel year, as event dates may change. The official events calendar is therefore a useful part of your planning before you finalise your overnight stay.

The official car parks in the town of Newport are free. As parking regulations may change, check them again before you travel. Along with market and church opening hours, this preparation can help you schedule visits during your stay.

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