Top Things to do in Newport
The 5 Best Museums in Newport, England
Discover the best top things to do in Newport, United Kingdom including Isle of Wight Postal Museum, Carisbrooke Castle, Quay Arts Centre, Newport Roman Villa, Museum of Island History.
Restaurants in Newport
1. Isle of Wight Postal Museum
2. Carisbrooke Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,020 reviews
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!
3. Quay Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Quay Arts is the Isle of Wight's leading art gallery and venue for live arts events. Open Mon to Sat : 9am -5pm Sun : 10pm - 4pm
Reviewed By AndyAquila - Sherborne, United Kingdom
Visited here for lunch and had a very nice meal of lasagne and frittata. The service was efficient and the staff friendly. We did venture upstairs into the art gallery but there wasn't too much on show at the time possible due to the Covid issues. The outdoor seating area was good with a pleasant view across the river. Overall a nice place for a meal.
4. Newport Roman Villa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
** Now closed for 2020 season, reopening Spring 2021 ** Newport Roman Villa is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of the Isle of Wight Council Heritage Service. The well-preserved remains at Newport Roman Villa provide a fascinating insight into country life in third century Britain. The Villa has a superb bath suite with under floor heating and remnants of mosaic floors. Discover the plants Romans would have used in the beautiful herb garden. 2021 Opening: TBC. Booking advised. Admission: Adult - £3.75; Seniors - £3.25; Children (5-17 yrs) + Students - £2.75; Children under 5 – Free; Families - £11.00 ** Please visit our website for further information and Covid-19 safety procedures **
Reviewed By BirdsInTheTrees
Took my 7 year old here and spent around an hour or so having a look round. What I liked about this particular site is that its right in the middle of an ordinary street of houses so really brings home the history beneath our feet! We also liked the garden and the information board about what the Romans used various plants and herbs for. My son enjoyed any gruesome fact he saw and the little trail they gave him. The staff were really helpful and friendly, small gift shop on exit. Went when it first re opened after lockdown and the additional covid measures they had in place were good too.
5. Museum of Island History
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
** Reopening on 8th October, 2020 ** The museum, located in Newport’s historic Guildhall, provides an introduction to the incredible history of the Isle of Wight - the best place to start any Isle of Wight Holiday! Visitors can view some of the Island’s latest archaeological finds, find out about Garibaldi’s connection to the Isle of Wight and view the current temporary exhibition ‘A Tale of Two Shipwrecks’. ** The museum has introduced a number of measures to help keep visitors safe. Please visit our website for further information and Covid-19 safety procedures **
