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Newport Away Guide:Newport Away Guide 15/05/2009 12:44 Page 1 Newport Away Guide:Newport Away Guide 15/05/2009 12:44 Page 2 Introduction Newport has a wealth of activities and attractions. Via the vibrant city centre with its own Cathedral and Museum, you have a choice of places to go, the fascinating Fourteen Locks for that canal experience, historic Tredegar House with its pirate connections, the awe-inspiring Transporter Bridge, and even getting to know the Romans at the amphitheatre in Caerleon Leinster Supporters on their way to Llanelli last season Newport Away Guide:Newport Away Guide 15/05/2009 12:44 Page 3 Gettingthere CardiffInternational(CWL) is served by Aer Arann, the airport is located 45km from Newport. From the airport, Newport is approximately 20 mins away by train from Cardiff Central, tickets and route information can be found at www.thetrainline.co.uk BristolInternational(BRI) is served by Ryanair, the airport is 56kms from Newport. Take the ‘Flyer bus’ from outside arrivals to Bristol Temple Meads where you will board a train, total journey time is 70 mins, details including timetable and tickets can be obtained from www.thetrainline.co.uk Rentalcarhire,TaxisandMinicabs are available for hire from outside arrivals at either airport. Details and advance bookings can be made via www.checkercars.com Newport Away Guide:Newport Away Guide 15/05/2009 12:44 Page 4 Wheretostay The following hotels are located in the city centre: www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/hotel_overview.php?hotel_id=399 www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/NEWNEHN-Hilton-Newport-hotel/index.do www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23909 WheretoMeet We recommend the ‘Scrum Half’ bar located at 111 Chepstow Rd, Newport, NP19 8BZ however there are bars and restaurants throughout the centre. Get to the ground early and soak up some of the pre match atmosphere with the home supporters. Newport Away Guide:Newport Away Guide 15/05/2009 12:44 Page 5 RodneyParade Rodney Parade is the home ground of Newport RFC and Newport Gwent Dragons. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people and is scheduled for redevelopment after the 2010 season. The ground is a distance from the city centre however taxis are available from the train station that is in the city centre. Tickets can be purchased online at the Dragons website or at the gate. These are priced from £15 each. Rodney Parade Newport Gwent NP19 0UU www.newportgwentdragons.com The team also have an unofficial website that includes a forum (www.draggedup.co.uk). Newport Away Guide:Newport Away Guide 15/05/2009 12:44 Page 6 MobilePhones While in the UK you can roam on any mobile network, you will never pay more than 27c p/m to receive a call and 56c p/m to make a call back home. Texts are typically 25c to send and free to receive. Like at home, the emergency number in the UK is 999 from both a payphone and your mobile. EUHandluggageregulations.