Newport is located on the mouth of the River Usk, offering picturesque views over natural landscapes. In the surrounding area, you’ll find the Brecon Beacons National Park and some great opportunities for outdoor activities and scenic walks. We recommend the circular route over Dragons Back. If history is more your thing, the city has its own castle, Newport Castle, and ruins are still standing today. If you enjoy learning about history, head over to the Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths to learn about Wales during the Roman era. Newport was also the location of the last large-scale armed rebellion against authority in mainland Britain, the Newport Rising, which took place in 1839.