Places worth the detour in Newport

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Newport, United Kingdom, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Isca Augusta. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Ruins & the uncanny2 Sacred sites1 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Isca Augusta

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Architectural structure in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, UK

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2.Penhow Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Penhow, Newport, Wales, UK

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3.National Roman Legion Museum

Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

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4.Llantarnam Abbey

Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem

House in Llantarnam, Torfaen, Wales, UK

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5.Llangibby Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Medieval castle in Monmouthshire, Wales

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6.Pencoed Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Historic site in Newport, Wales

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7.Caerleon Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Scheduled monument in Wales

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8.Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon, Newport, Wales

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