Newport Market

Newport Market is a Grade II listed marketplace on Stow Hill featuring multiple floors with spaces for numerous traders and vendors. The building displays characteristic British architectural details while maintaining its function as a covered market space.

The building gained its Grade II listing in recognition of its importance to Welsh commercial architecture in the early 20th century. This designation ensured the preservation of both its structure and its original market function.

The market serves as a gathering place for Newport residents, where local traders and regular customers maintain daily connections across decades. These relationships shape how the space functions, turning shopping into a social experience rooted in Welsh trading traditions.

The covered structure makes visiting comfortable regardless of the weather, and multiple floors mean there is room for browsing without feeling crowded. The various entrances and vendor spaces are easy to navigate on foot.

The market maintains its original trading character while benefiting from contemporary management, creating a space where visitors encounter genuine local goods and artisan products. This blend of heritage and modern operations makes it a place that continues to serve the community while drawing visitors interested in authentic Welsh commerce.

Location: Stow Hill

Elevation above the sea: 10.3 m

Operator: Loft Co.

Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 08:00-17:00; Wednesday-Saturday 08:00-22:00; Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +442920710170

Email: enquiries@newport-market.co.uk

Website: https://newport-market.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.58897,-2.99617

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05