Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre - Newport

El Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre es una visita obligatoria para aquellos que se interesan por la ingeniería, la historia y la arquitectura. Ubicado en Brunel St, Newport NP20 2JY, Reino Unido, este centro de visitantes ofrece una experiencia única de cerca del puente histórico.

Características

El Newport Transporter Bridge es un puente ferroviario de tracción hidráulica construido en 1906. Es famoso por ser el puente más largo del mundo en su momento de construcción y tiene una longitud de 2,220 pies (675 metros). El centro de visitantes ofrece una visión detallada de la historia del puente, su construcción y su importancia en la industria ferroviaria.

En el centro de visitantes, podrás encontrar exhibiciones interactivas, películas y una escuela de modelado ferroviario. Además, podrás subir al puente y disfrutar de vistas impresionantes de la ciudad de Newport y el valle del río Usk.

Especialidades

El Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre ofrece varias especialidades, entre las que se incluyen:

• Visita guiada al puente
• Exhibiciones interactivas
• Peliculas sobre la historia del puente
• Escuela de modelado ferroviario

Otras características del centro de visitantes

El centro de visitantes cuenta con:

• NFC mobile payments
• Parking para coches y motos
• Un área de espera con asientos y una tienda de souvenirs

Opiniones

Los visitantes han dejado opiniones muy positivas sobre el Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre. El 4.6/5 es la puntuación media según Google My Business. Algunos visitantes han destacado la importancia histórica del puente, la calidad de las exhibiciones y la amabilidad de los voluntarios.

Información de contacto

Para obtener más información sobre el Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre, por favor visite su sitio web en newport.gov.uk o llame al teléfono no disponible.

Ubicación

El Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre se encuentra en Brunel St, Newport NP20 2JY, Reino Unido. Es fácil de encontrar en el centro de la ciudad, cerca del puente histórico.

Información recomendada

Para una persona que busca sobre el Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre, se recomienda visitar el sitio web para obtener más información sobre las horas de apertura, los precios y las especialidades. También se recomienda planificar su visita con anticipación para asegurarse de que tengas tiempo para explorar el centro de visitantes y el puente.

👍 Reviews of Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre

Steve J.

3/5

I'm sure it will be extremely interesting when it's open.
The general area is very run down, with difficult parking.
The traffic lights are currently out of action, making it incredibly dangerous to cross the very busy road
None of this detracts from the awesome engineering achievement this bridge represents

Sue A.

5/5

We were lucky enough to attend the last open day before the bridge is refurbished. It was a glorious sunny day and we loved climbing up to walk across the top of the bridge. Not for the faint hearted though! Volunteers were all lovely and very enthusiastic. Can't wait to go back in 2024.

T J.

5/5

It's an interesting and rather unique experience. Must walk over the top, unless you are afraid of heights of course. It's 50 metres high and it's a mesh floor so can see all the way down while walking across. There are 278 steps on each side so fitness is also needed beside courage. The wind is very strong at top, be careful with loose items, phones and cameras. In exchange for the effort the view from top is beautiful, can see the movement mechanism, and there's an easter egg from the past around the middle 😃

Steve W.

5/5

People come from many different countries to visit this iconic landmark. It's something that all Welsh people should be proud of as it's one of the few transporter bridges in the world that is still operational.
Walking across the top of the bridge gives marvellous views of Newport and beyond. The long walk up the stairs is well worth the effort and the staff are friendly as well as knowledgeable.
The bridge isn't open every day so it's worth checking online or with Newport city council for the exact opening times.
Certainly well worth a visit.

Mark H.

4/5

One of only a handful in the world is being restored again and has been closed through the CoVid pandemic. It is a wonderful sight, we were given an update by a passing cyclist with a transporter bridge hat on which was very kind. Hopefully opening again soon 😃

Paul G.

5/5

What a fantastic icon and a one off gem in Newports Crown. Staff really helpful and knowledgeable, especially Rob, looked a bit like Captain Birdseye, but very informative. Lots of info and artifacts to be seen at the local information centre. While I was there to walk over the top, I was joined by a guy who travelled up that morning from Cornwall, he read about it and decided to come up 👍 well worth a trip and do the walk over then return by the gondala, all for £4.

julie N.

5/5

The transporter bridge is a Newport icon, with a beautiful gondola taking you over the Usk from West to East Newport & back again. A walk over the top is recommended (if you can manage the steps) for fantastic views of the estuary and city. It is closing in September 2020 for a couple of years of much-needed maintenance and hopefully a brand new, improved visitor centre. They are still fundraising for the money. Go and visit whilst you can. The Newport Museum & Art Gallery has a featured display about the Transporter Bridge, if you want to to visit there after your trip.

Deborah W.

5/5

Oh my goodness so good I had to go twice.
This is closing though the end of Sept 2020 for 2 years so if your thinking of going do go.
The climb up was awesome and my nephew was scared but was jubilant he done it. My mother in law 83 went to the top magic she done it.
Felt like an achievement.
Only £4.00 and go up and on the pagola as many times as you want for the day.
Closed Monday and Tues.
The pagola ferry great.
The engineering is awesome to look at.
Amazing.