Tredegar House and Park, Newport (Wales)
Summary
- 18th century buildings
- Guided tours
- Gift shop
- Gardens
- Woodland walks
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Food and Drinks
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Introduction
Set in a beautiful 90 acre park, Tredegar House is one of the best examples of a 17th century Charles II mansion in Britain. The earliest surviving part of the building dates back to the early 1500’s. A stunning sequence of Staterooms, elaborately decorated with carvings, gilding, and fine paintings. In contrast, explore the fascinating and extensive domestic quarters.
History to the present day
The earliest surviving part of the building dates back to the early 16th century.The home was originally built of stone and was very grand indeed, grand enough for Charles I to visit. Between 1664 and 1672, however, William Morgan decided to rebuild the house on a larger scale from red brick, then a rare building material in Wales. The name of Inigo Jones has been linked with the building - but this is wishful thinking, and it seems we will never know who the architect was. In his 1882 publication, local historian Octavius Morgan provides a plan of an intricate garden maze which was in place prior to the 1660s improvements and which probably dated from the time of Elizabeth I.
Food and Drinks
The Brewhouse Tea Rooms are situated alongside the House and are ideal for a break, enjoy a light meal or snack and refreshments. Open 10.30am – 5.30pm.
Grounds and gardens
90 acres of park and woodland walks to enjoy along with an 18th century walled garden.
Other facilities
Gift shop.
Arrival information and how to find us
Address: , Wales, , United Kingdom
Address: Tredegar House and Park, Newport, South Wales, NP10 8YW
Directions: Tredegar Park is 2 miles south west Newport centre. Leave M4 at junction 28
Train: the nearest railway station is Newport, South East Wales.
Opening Hours: The Park and Woodland Walk are open all year from 9.00am to dusk. The House is open from Easter to the end of September. Admission is free to the park and gardens.
