Newport Market facts for kids
Newport Market is a traditional indoor market in Newport, South Wales. It's a special building from the Victorian times. It's known for its large cast iron frame and a cool glass roof shaped like a barrel.
You can easily get to the market! The Newport bus station is right outside one of its main entrances. The Newport railway station is also just a short walk away.
There have been plans to update the market since 2012.
The Market's History
A market building first stood at the High Street end of this spot around 1817. But it soon became too small! So, in 1865, it was made bigger and then completely rebuilt.
In 1885, the Newport Corporation (like the city council today) bought the land. They then built the market you see now. The foundations for the office buildings and the tower were started on September 13, 1887. The market was officially opened on May 1, 1889, by Henry Faulkner, who was the Mayor of Newport at the time.
The High Street side of the market was changed and rebuilt again in 1934. This part included an entrance to the market, shops, and a department store called Hills & Steele.
An extension at the High Street end was opened on November 25, 1987. This was done by Mayor Robert Frank Allen. The market is a Grade II-Listed building, which means it's an important historical building. It's located right in the city centre. The Newport City Council owns and runs the market.
What You Can Find Inside
Newport Market has more than 100 stalls spread across two floors. You can find all sorts of fresh food and other cool items here!
Some of the food stalls include a great butchers, a greengrocers, and a fishmonger. There's also a traditional sweet shop for treats.
You can also find unique shops like Newport Welsh Gifts, which is the main Welsh shop in the city. There are also many different Art and Craft stalls. If you need a break, you can visit one of the coffee shops. You can even get your hair cut at one of the hairdressers!
Upstairs, you'll find the Jerome Gatehouse Collection Military band archive. There's also a huge model of the Newport Transporter Bridge made from matchsticks! The market also has a Business Centre on its upper floors.
You can enter the market from several streets. These include Upper Dock Street (Market Square), High Street, Market Street, and Griffin Street.
Images for kids
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Newport Market. Tower viewed from Upper Dock Street
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Newport Market, Upper Dock Street, Newport
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Newport Market, Upper Dock Street entrance, Newport
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Newport Market, High Street Entrance, Newport
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Newport Market Interior, Newport
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A cherub from the coat of arms of Newport, Newport Market, Upper Dock Street entrance
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Newport Market foundation stone, Upper Dock Street entrance
