Tredegar House Country Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tredegar House Country Park |
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Lake path at Tredegar House Country Park
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| Type | Restoration era Park |
| Location | Newport, Wales |
| OS grid | ST 28889 85326 |
| Founder | William Morgan (of Machen and Tredegar) |
| Owned by | Newport City Council |
| Managed by | National Trust |
| Open | 24 hour (pedestrians) |
| Awards | Green Flag Award |
| Terrain | Gardens |
| Parking | 6am and 4pm (pay and display) |
| Public transit access | Newport Bus: LloydsTSB Insurance - 34, 35, 36, X5, X15 |
Tredegar Park (called Parc Tredegar in Welsh) is a huge public park in Newport, South Wales. It covers about 90 acres (that's like 68 football fields!). You can find it near junction 28 of the M4 motorway, which connects London and West Wales. It's a great place to visit for fun and history.
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Discovering Tredegar Park's Past
Tredegar Park was once part of a much larger estate. This estate belonged to the important Morgan family way back in the 1500s. A man named William Morgan (of Machen and Tredegar) made big changes to it in the 1600s. For many generations, the park was owned by the Lords Tredegar.
Historic Buildings in the Park
Inside the park, you'll find some amazing old buildings. One is Tredegar House, which is a Grade II listed building. This means it's very important historically. There are also the stables, which are even more special, listed as Grade I. These buildings show how grand the estate used to be. The park itself is huge, with a large lake you can walk all the way around.
Get Active with Parkrun
If you love running, you'll be excited to know about Parkrun! This is a free, fun running event that happens every Saturday morning at 9 am in Tredegar Park. It's part of a UK-wide series.
Parkrun Fun Facts
The first Parkrun event here was in 2011. By 2019, over 435 runs had taken place. Almost 15,000 different runners from hundreds of clubs have joined in. On average, more than 300 people run each week. Sometimes, as many as 700 people come to run! It's a great way to stay fit and meet new people.
Tredegar Park and the National Trust
The National Trust started looking after Tredegar House and its grounds in 2015. They are a charity that protects historic places and natural beauty.
Visiting the Park and House
One of the best things about the National Trust taking over is that the park grounds and gardens are always free for everyone to visit. You can walk around, enjoy the lake, and explore without paying. If you want to go inside Tredegar House, there's a small fee for adults. This money helps the National Trust care for the house and the whole estate.
