Newport Transporter Bridge
Newport Transporter Bridge
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Transporter Bridge opens for the summer from the beginning of April till the end of September. The Bridge is open Wednesday to Sunday 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. till the end of September. The Bridge opens for Easter, May, Late Spring and August Bank Holiday Mondays. The last admission is at 4.00 pm for the high level walkway and the last ferry crossing from west to east is at 4.30pm. Newport Transporter Bridge is Grade 1 listed and is one of eight Tranporters remaing world wide. We want everyone to enjoy their visit to the Transporter Bridge. Some aspects of the bridge, especially the climb to the high level, present a challenge. We therefore ask that visitors wishing to climb the bridge follow our safety guidelines.
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Stuey4314
South Wales, UK114 contributions
Oct 2021
Took the family over the bridge during an open day. It was great to see the structure close up, first hand. It's an amazing piece of living history. Tremendous views. Well wort the visit.
Written 13 July 2022
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grantholt1902
12 contributions
Jan 2022
Please note that this site will remain closed until Spring 2023 as restoration and the construction of a new visitor centre take place
Written 7 April 2022
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valschull
Baltimore, Ireland26 contributions
Aug 2020
The picture shown IS NOT the transporter bridge, entirely different to the picture.
When I visited the transporter bridge it was because of its age and particular design. I rode on it, stepped off the other side, and came back on it again. It's good fun and a fascinating piece of engineering.
I would recommend anyone to ride on this, or just view it from the street. Those Victorians were amazing engineers.
When I visited the transporter bridge it was because of its age and particular design. I rode on it, stepped off the other side, and came back on it again. It's good fun and a fascinating piece of engineering.
I would recommend anyone to ride on this, or just view it from the street. Those Victorians were amazing engineers.
Written 11 July 2021
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Jason A
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
Disappointed. Checked on google this morning and it said open, drove 30 miles to take my little lad and arrived to find all shut and gates locked....
Written 3 June 2021
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Luna
4 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Having spent many years driving past but never visited it was brilliant to see the views from the top of the bridge. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Written 4 December 2020
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stacey f
Newport, UK8 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Amazing service kids loved it there very interesting to see how it works and what an amazing view from up top
Written 22 November 2020
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JGMcG
Newport, UK297 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
One of my favourite things to do in Newport. Such a unique experience and excellent value for money too.
Written 19 September 2020
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thorney102
Interlaken, Switzerland8 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
A must while in Newport, or even passing on the M4 for an interesting stop! You can go over in your car on the gondola or climb to the top and go over on foot. Great attendants as well who look after you and are chatty and easygoing. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely come back again if we are passing!
Written 19 September 2020
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DannyL10
Paphos, Cyprus23 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
why is this not the number one place to visit in Newport, this is such a great attraction to visit. all the staff are helpful, happy and knowledgeable the tickets are fair priced and includes unlimited travel which for a big kid like me was ace and there was a nice clean seating area with grass to chill out too.
The views are amazing and this is a must visit attraction for all ages
The views are amazing and this is a must visit attraction for all ages
Written 5 September 2020
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Lyndon B
Llanwern, UK100 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
If you’re coming to Newport it’s well worth visiting the Newport transporter Bridge it was commissioned in 1896 by John Leycett when he was going to build a steelworks in Newport Bridge was finished in 1906 and was opened in September 12 if you can come when you can walk over the top you’ll get fantastic views of the city of Newport all the way to Cardiff and across
Written 3 September 2020
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Chloe1996ct
124 contributions
Hi, will you be operating the gondola or be open to walk across the top of the bridge between the dates of 16th December and 20th December 2020?
Also, can you give the best suggestion for parking on either side of the river please!?
Many thanks, and stay safe :)
Can a car be taken on the gondola and if so how much is it?
awkeyethenoo
Edinburgh, UK54 contributions
Sorry, I've only just seen this question, July 2nd. Yes, it can, but I think the bridge is closed at the moment for maintenance so PLEASE check the website before you go!
Jo F
Cwmbran, UK
Is the bridge open this Saturday, 24th March 2018?
Thank you in advance for your answer.
NpTbridge
Newport, UK
Yes, we are open 10 - 17.00 - last admission to the top is at 16:00 and last crossing west to east is at 16:30 - We are now open Wednesday - Sunday + Bank Holidays until Sept 30th
A day ticket adults at allows access to the high walkway and unlimited crossing on the day is £3 for adults and £2 for children.
Gondola crossing one way £ 1.00 adults and 50p children
Return crossing £1.50 adults and £1.00 children
yas19822017
Cardiff, UK
Are toddlers in prams allowed
Colin Roy D
Newport, UK43 contributions
Yes, but only on the gondola. Too many steps for the aerial walk!!!
jtrend80
Caerphilly County, UK1 contribution
what are the prices for entry to transporter bridge
NpTbridge
Newport, UK
Its £3.00 for an adult day ticket that allows access to the high -level and unlimited crossings on the gondola and £2.00 for a child.
Adult Crossing one way £1.00 and £1.50 return
Child crossing 50p one way and £1.00 return
mickpmorris
Worcester, UK
I'm organising a group run for our motorcycle club to your transporter bridge .Do you operate the gondola to transport vehicles across ie motorcycles, as this would make the experience extra special if we could cross as part of our route around south Wales.Many thanks
NpTbridge
Newport, UK
Yes the gondola is designed to carry six cars for each crossing.
please email Transporter.Bridge@newport.gov.uk for opening details and prices
AndyJB2013
Pittsburgh, PA3 contributions
How far from the train station is the bridge and what form of transportation do you recommend?
MrPeterson6855
Newport, UK33 contributions
It is about a half hour walk at the most. There is a taxi office at the train station and they will take you straight there for around £5.00.
You don't need transport to use the bridge as there is seating on the gondola that the cars go on. Or if it is open and you feel energetic you can climb the steps to the top and walk over. Have a look at the website by googling Newport transporter bridge there is a friends of page that has all the details
Hope this helps.
jasonpG4461RB
Newport, UK
Dear Sir/Madam,
My wife and I are due to book into your Lovely Hotel on 16th June 2015.
Please would it be possible for us to have one of your 'Sea-view' rooms on Level 4 or higher, the Higher the better. We are very excited with our choice of Hotel as this is our first time to Tenerife and first Holiday in 4 years. We very much look forward to meeting you all at your Wonderful Hotel and resort.
Mr & Mrs Pocock.
NpTbridge
Newport, UK
Sorry - your question has been directed to Newport Transporter Bridge- We'll be happy to see you in 2016 but cannot offer accommodation! Never-the-less the views from the high level walkway are stunning..
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