Newport (Trefdraeth) · Sleeps 4
Holiday park in 55 acres of riverside parkland around a historic manor house, a mile from Newport and its beach on the north coast.
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Photo: Dylan Moore (CC BY-SA 2.0)Newport (Trefdraeth)
Trefdraeth
North Pembrokeshire's gem: a relaxed little town between Carn Ingli mountain and a huge estuary beach, with a food scene that outclasses towns five times its size.
Newport — Trefdraeth, "the town by the beach" — sits where the Preseli foothills meet Cardigan Bay, beneath the craggy summit of Carn Ingli, the "mountain of angels". It has become north Pembrokeshire's quietly fashionable base: good cafés, galleries, delis and some genuinely excellent dining for a town of a thousand people, without ever feeling like a resort.
The beaches are glorious: Parrog, the old harbour shore, for estuary sunsets, and across the Nevern estuary the vast golden Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr), dog-friendly year-round on the main sweep. Climb Carn Ingli for one of Wales's finest short-summit views; visit Pentre Ifan, the country's most photogenic Neolithic burial chamber, ten minutes away; walk the Coast Path north to Ceibwr Bay's folded cliffs and the Witches' Cauldron. The Gwaun Valley's time-capsule pubs are just over the hill.
Newport suits couples, walkers and families with wellies more than amusement-arcade tastes — and its August regatta and year-round community mean it never feels like a ghost town of second homes.
Where to stay in Newport (Trefdraeth)
The Parrog for waterside cottages and sunsets; town centre for walk-everywhere ease; the slopes of Carn Ingli for views. Book early — supply is limited and loyal visitors rebook annually.
Newport (Trefdraeth) in the news
The public toilets at Carew, Neyland and Newport's Parrog stay open for now: the council will keep funding them while it talks to the town and community councils about taking them on — until 1 November for Carew and Neyland, and March 2027 for Newport.
The Pembrokeshire Herald, 10 Sept
Our own summaries of local reporting, with a link to the paper for the full story.
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Newport (Trefdraeth) · Sleeps 5 · 2 beds
Walk to beachLog burner
Set within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and with some of Wales most appealing beaches and scenery Newport has so much to offer. The town benefits from a sheltered bay and has its own local butcher deli cafes restaurants and pubs to explore and enjoy all within walking di
from £512/week
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Read the full guide: Where to Stay in Newport (Pembrokeshire): Town, Parrog or the Hills
Not after a cottage? 3 b&bs & guest houses and 4 campsites in and around Newport (Trefdraeth) — every one we hold a record for, from open data.
Hotels, B&Bs and inns in Newport (Trefdraeth)
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Beaches near Newport (Trefdraeth)
Dogs all yearNewport Parrog
Newport's town-side shore — old shipping quays, estuary sand at low tide, and the best sunset bench in town.
Dogs all yearNewport Sands (Traeth Mawr)
The north's golden mile across the Nevern estuary — big sky, big sand, dogs welcome on the main sweep all year.
Dogs all yearAberfforest
A wooded, stream-fed cove between Newport and Cwm-yr-Eglwys that most visitors walk straight past.
Dogs all yearCwm-yr-Eglwys
A tiny sheltered cove with the ruined bell tower of a storm-wrecked church standing on the beach — the most photographed spot on this coast.
Dogs all yearPwllgwaelod
A small sheltered cove on the west side of Dinas Island, with parking, a pub and the easiest good walk in north Pembrokeshire.
Compare all 5 beaches near Newport (Trefdraeth) — distance, dogs, lifeguards, parking →
Eating out and things to do in Newport (Trefdraeth)
Pubs, restaurants, cafés, attractions and activities in and around Newport (Trefdraeth).
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Photo: Ruth Jowett (CC BY-SA 2.0)Castell Henllys Iron Age Village
AttractionReconstructed Iron Age roundhouses on their original site — costumed history that children genuinely love.
Coast Path: Newport to Ceibwr Bay
Coast PathThe north's cliff drama: folded strata at Ceibwr and the collapsed cave of the Witches' Cauldron — 7 strenuous miles.
Photo: Lucy Sheers (CC BY-SA 4.0)A free, atmospheric Welsh castle in the trees above Nevern — one of the few in Wales built by Welsh princes, excavated and explained on-site.
Photo: Trehywel (CC BY-SA 4.0)Pentre Ifan
AttractionWales's most photogenic Neolithic burial chamber — a 16-tonne capstone balanced on points, with Carn Ingli behind.
Dogs welcomeStep-free access
- Opening hours
- Open at all times
Gwaun Valley Waterfall
ViewpointSmall waterfall in the deep oakwoods of the Gwaun — a quiet cascade stop along the valley's lanes and paths.
- Website
- howwetravel.co.uk
Photo: Pauline Eccles (CC BY-SA 2.0)Bridge Street
Newport's stone-built village pub — a wood-panelled bar with an open fire, a restaurant where the curries and burgers are made from scratch, a sea-view beer garden and three rooms upstairs; ten minutes' walk from the beach.
- Phone
- +44 1239 820 742
- Website
- castleinnpembs.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Today 10:30–23:00
Coastal walks near Newport (Trefdraeth)
Carn Ingli from Newport
Straight up from the town onto a 337m crag covered by an Iron Age hillfort, with the whole of Newport Bay laid out below.
5 miles · 3 hours · Moderate
Dinas Island Head
A short, steep circuit of a headland that isn't quite an island, with the ruin of a storm-wrecked church at one end and a beach pub at the other.
3 miles · 1½–2 hours · Moderate
Newport to Fishguard
A long day linking two towns, over Dinas Head or through the valley behind it, finishing in the harbour where Under Milk Wood was filmed.
12 miles · 6–7 hours · Strenuous
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Parking in Newport (Trefdraeth)
5 car parks within about 3 km of the centre — 4 recorded as free, 0 as charging. Space counts and operators where they are recorded, and no invented prices.
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Newport (Trefdraeth): common questions
Which beaches are closest to Newport (Trefdraeth)?
Newport Parrog is the nearest we list, about 550m away, followed by Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr) (1.0km (0.6 miles)) and Aberfforest (2.9km (1.8 miles)). Distances are straight-line from the centre of the village, so allow more by road.
Are there good pubs in Newport (Trefdraeth)?
We list 4 pubs in and around Newport (Trefdraeth), including The Castle Inn, Newport, The Golden Lion, Newport and Royal Oak. There are another 7 places to eat and drink nearby — cafés, restaurants and bars.
Is Newport (Trefdraeth) dog friendly?
2 of the pubs we list around Newport (Trefdraeth) say they welcome dogs. Beach dog rules change with the season: most Pembrokeshire beaches restrict dogs between May and September, so check the individual beach page before you go.
Where can I park in Newport (Trefdraeth)?
We map 5 car parks in and around Newport (Trefdraeth), 2 of which charge. Coastal car parks fill early in July and August — arriving before 10am or after 4pm makes a real difference.
Can I walk the Coast Path from Newport (Trefdraeth)?
Yes — we have 4 written-up routes starting at or passing through Newport (Trefdraeth): Carn Ingli from Newport, Dinas Island Head and Newport to Fishguard. Each one has distance, ascent, parking and the bits that catch people out.
Is there a shop in Newport (Trefdraeth)?
We list 2 shops and supermarkets in and around Newport (Trefdraeth) — Spar and Cafe/Shop. Village shops keep short winter hours, so don't rely on one for a late arrival.
Where should I stay in Newport (Trefdraeth)?
We currently list 7 places to stay in and around Newport (Trefdraeth). We show prices and availability from the booking provider rather than holding our own, so what you see is what they have.
Answers are generated from what we actually hold in our database and refreshed as it changes. Opening hours, dog rules and prices move — check with the venue before you travel.
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