10 Things to do in Newport That You Shouldn't Miss

April 13, 2022 Milan Banda

Discover the best top things to do in Newport, United Kingdom including Leather & Suede Shop, Wight Opal, Isle of Wight Postal Museum, Island Riding Centre, Random-Rooms (Escape Rooms), Snacks and Ladders Board Game Cafe, Carisbrooke Castle, Monkey Haven, Isle of Wight Mountain Bike Centre Trail, The Minster Church of St Thomas.
Restaurants in Newport

1. Leather & Suede Shop

7 St. Thomas Square, Newport PO30 1SN England +44 1983 520810
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Leather & Suede Shop

2. Wight Opal

6/7 Central Market, Scarrots Ln, Newport PO30 1JP England +44 7585 147960 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Wightopal
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Wight opal hand crafted silver jewellery. Australian opal from Coober Pedy and Lightning Ridge. Beautiful and unique pieces made in our studio. Rough opal and hand cut stone also available. We offer a bespoke service and can present opal cutting demonstrations. Something special for any occasion.

3. Isle of Wight Postal Museum

408 Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2JX England +44 7976 274071 http://www.postalmuseum.co.uk/index.html
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Isle of Wight Postal Museum

4. Island Riding Centre

Island Riding Centre Staplers Road, Newport PO30 2NB England +44 1983 214000 [email protected] http://www.islandriding.com
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Island Riding Centre

Opened in July 2017 we are a fully insured, licensed equestrian centre and member of the Association of British Riding Schools. We offer lessons, activity days, camps, 'own a pony' days, birthday parties, beach and trail hacks for all ages from 4 years upwards from qualified instructors and staff who are First Aid trained and DBS checked. We welcome novice and experienced riders with or without their own horse and have both adult and child beginners groups as well as one to one tuition with a structured program allowing riders to monitor their progress towards industry qualifications. Our instructors have experience working with both children and adults with physical and learning difficulties so please enquire for more details. Ladies mornings are a great opportunity to ride and meet new and existing friends in a social environment. If returning to the saddle after a long break we can help you with confidence building sessions

Reviewed By mariehD2602TP

Definitely one of the best family accommodation places we have had. Very helpful staff. Plenty of room for our very varied large family unit. Including teens & young children (The dates on trip advisor won't let me change to actual)

5. Random-Rooms (Escape Rooms)

Chain Lane Unit 5, Newport PO30 5QA England [email protected] http://www.random-rooms.co.uk
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Random-Rooms (Escape Rooms)

Random-Rooms is a thrilling, immersive game experience on the Isle of Wight. Modelled on popular ‘Escape Rooms’; Random-Rooms brings together the fun of puzzles, the intrigue of an exciting story, and the adrenaline of real-life in our unique interactive rooms. Each room is carefully themed to match the story which unfolds as you search the room, solve clues, find keys, and unlock secret boxes.

Reviewed By elizabethstorm4101 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Group of 6, all but me havent tried an escape room. Turns out we did one of the hardest and escaped with 58 seconds left ???? everyone enjoyed the Dragon room as their first experience so thank you.

6. Snacks and Ladders Board Game Cafe

66 St. James Street, Newport PO30 1LQ England +44 1983 716710 [email protected] http://www.snacksandladders.co.uk
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Snacks and Ladders Board Game Cafe

Snacks and Ladders, formerly Board Cafe Bar is a board game cafe, situated in the Nodehill area of Newport on the beautiful Isle of Wight. The idea is simple, come in, either choose what you want to play, or we can guide you to the right game, and play! That’s it. In the modern world, where everything is on a screen, accessible anywhere, we’re a tech free oasis, offering you the chance to reconnect with friends and family, meet new people and actually talk! We offer a wide range of locally sourced teas and coffees, freshly made snacks and cakes and bakes from The Funky Cakery. Just want a coffee and some cake? Feel free to pop in!

Reviewed By spud671

This cafe is absolutely brilliant! We went yesterday and throughly enjoyed our time here, really friendly and helpful staff,delicious lunches/desserts and milkshakes, worth every penny and a brilliant choice of games to play! Really good fun...will definitely be returning!

7. Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle Castle Hill Castle Hill, Newport PO30 1XY England +44 1983 522107 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=carisbrooke%20castle
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4.5 based on 2,020 reviews

Carisbrooke Castle

An Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence. Carisbrooke is a quintessential romantic castle. Here you'll find loveable donkeys, a fascinating museum and an Edwardian garden. Your can also experience hundreds of years of history with entertaining events in the summer.

Reviewed By suzienowell - Camberley, United Kingdom

Visited many times. Love the donkey demonstration turning the wheel to collect water. Lovely place with lots of history - amusing video summarizing the castles history "narrated" by Jupiter the donkey (my kids loved it) lots of English Heritage events throughout the year. Jousting our particular favourite. Visited many times!

8. Monkey Haven

Staplers Road Five Acres Farm, Newport PO30 2NB England +44 1983 530885 [email protected] http://www.monkeyhaven.org
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4.5 based on 2,230 reviews

Monkey Haven

Welcome to Monkey Haven - The Island's award-winning primate rescue centre that makes animals happy - and people happy. We are a registered charity that cares for all kinds of wonderful animals, including whooping gibbons, cheeky capuchins, mischievous meerkats, birds of prey and many more exotic creatures. Our mission is to provide a forever home for rescued animals and a wonderful experience for our visitors. There are keeper talks and animal feeds throughout the day, play areas, stamper trails, tea room, gift shop, Wifi, full disabled access, a free Monkey Haven App and complimentary return within 7 days. All proceeds from your visit will help support the animals you'll meet. So swing by and visit us soon :)

Reviewed By Cocoloco150

What a fantastic place with committed staff and amazing monkeys We had a brilliant time here on a cold wet October day Loved the keeper talks and reading the monkey,s stories

9. Isle of Wight Mountain Bike Centre Trail

Cheverton Farm Cheverton Shute, Shorwell, Newport Cheverton Shute, England +44 1983 741034 [email protected] http://www.isleofwightmountainbikecentre.co.uk/trails.html
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Isle of Wight Mountain Bike Centre Trail

10. The Minster Church of St Thomas

St Thomas's Square High Street, Newport PO30 1SL England +44 1983 821961 http://www.newportminster.org
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

The Minster Church of St Thomas

Reviewed By 70ish - Worcester, United Kingdom

We went in because they have a cafe, which was very good and the church is lovely rebuilt in Victorian times nevertheless there is a lot of history super church to walk round and very calm and peaceful if you need to sit and take a moment

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