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“a garden for the people of Newport” … “one of the secrets of Newport”
This beautiful public garden set in the centre of our historic town provides a place of calm and peace where residents and visitors can relax. The garden is in the oldest part of our mediaeval town, overlooked by the Norman Newport Castle.
The Garden is owned, managed and maintained by The Friends of Newport and Nevern, a charity set up in 1983.
The Friends welcomes New Members, and you can join the Friends by clicking here or Join in the menu, and completing the form(s). Members of the “Friends” pay a yearly subscription to help with our expenses, the largest of which is the maintenance of the garden. We also welcome donations – details are on the Join page.
The Society’s committee organises fund-raising events in the garden during the year and regular work parties of volunteers to keep the garden tidy. Contractors are used for the heavy work when necessary.
Recently, the lower level of the garden has been made accessible for wheelchairs. There are a few steps up to the paved middle level and steps to the top grassy area. Plenty of benches provide seats for a rest and/or a picnic.
From the garden there are fine views down Market St and the countryside beyond.
This lovely garden is the sole responsibility of the Friends. None of the local authorities, including the National Park and Town Council, have any responsibility. We rely entirely on members’ subscriptions, voluntary donations and fundraising events to pay for the upkeep.
The Friends of Newport and Nevern created and paid for this useful sign near the bridge over the River Nevern Estuary. It shows many of the birds to be found in the surrounding area. It was erected in consultation with the National Park who paid for the installation.