Newport
Parish in Telford and Wrekin, England
| Coordinates: | 52.77, -2.376 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 74 19 |
| Population: | 12,741 |
| Dialling code: | 01952 (Telford) |
Newport is a market town and civil parish in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, in Shropshire, England. It has a compact historic centre with a traditional market square and a mix of independent shops and pubs, surrounded by rolling countryside and within easy commuting distance of Telford and other regional centres.
Historically a market and coaching town, Newport still shows its medieval street pattern and a parish church with ancient roots; the town retains a strong community spirit with regular markets, local clubs and annual events. The local economy blends agriculture, small manufacturing and retail, while its position on old transport routes and nearby green lanes makes it popular for walkers and day visitors as well as residents who work in the surrounding towns.
Postcode districts covering Newport
Most populated places nearby
- Wolverhampton 16.2 miles26 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Dudley 22 miles35.5 km
- Walsall 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Telford 7.9 miles12.7 km
- West Bromwich 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Cannock 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Shrewsbury 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Crewe 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Stafford 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Stourbridge 24.2 miles38.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Newport Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Newport East Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Newport North Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Newport West Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Newport South Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Church Aston Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Church Aston & Lilleshall Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Edgmond Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Chetwynd Aston and Woodcote Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Forton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Lilleshall Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Chetwynd Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Newport
TF10 7SU, TF10 7RD, TF10 7HL, TF10 7BQ, TF10 7UH, TF10 7PR, TF10 7TN, TF10 7HX, TF10 7HN … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 34.2 miles55.1 km
- Manchester Airport 40.5 miles65.2 km
- Oakengates Railway Station 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Telford Central Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels near Newport Ad
- The Huntsman of Little Wenlock 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Ramada by Wyndham Telford Ironbridge 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hadley Park House Hotel 5.7 miles9.1 km
- International Hotel Telford 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holiday Inn Telford - Ironbridge 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Telford Ironbridge M54 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Park House Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Mercure Telford Centre Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Bell 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Haughton Hall 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
Schools in Newport
- Haberdashers' Adams Secondary
- Haberdashers' Castle House School Independent - primary
- Moorfield Primary School Primary
- Newport C of E Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary
- Newport Girls' High School Academy Secondary
- Newport Infant School and Nursery Primary
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- New Bucks Head Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Blore Heath Historic site 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Madeley Court Estate 9.9 miles16 km
- Acton Hill Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Patshull Hall Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Springfield House Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Attingham Estate 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Sundorne Castle Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Ingestre Hall Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 15 miles24.2 km
- Davenport House Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km