Newport, Wales...The Ryder Cup City
The newest city in Wales is a label that demonstrates Newport's vision and ambition while still retaining traditional links with its ancient past. The title of host city for The 2010 Ryder Cup adds even greater prestige to a city changing its face and creating an inspiring new environment for business and leisure. Newport is the gateway that links England and Wales and once boasted one of the busiest and most important ports in the world.
Indeed, its history stretches back 2,000 years to a Celtic settlement and one of the Roman's biggest fortresses, built in Caerleon, three miles north of the city centre where the well preserved remains are a major tourist attraction. There is also the glorious ancestral home of Tredegar House while the area's extraordinary industrial heritage is perfectly embolized by the century old Transporter Bridge, a famous Newport landmark. Another big draw is the beautiful landscape which surrounds the city, including the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons, as well as Cardiff's urban excitement.
Newport itself has much to offer with places of interest like the wonderful Victorian Provisions Market while at the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre you'll find numerous activities, performances and exhibitions. You'll also find performers out on the streets, open air classical concerts and a vibrant music scene. TJ's is a famous and well loved night spot that has hosted bands such as Catatonia, Feeder and the Manic Street Preachers. Golfers are spoilt for choice, with more than 30 golf clubs in the area, eight of which are within a ten minute drive of the city centre.
