Tredegar House Country Park Park
Country park surrounding historic Tredegar House estate
Seventeenth-century red-brick mansion near Newport with period rooms, formal gardens and surrounding parkland. Tourists visit for architectural history, guided house tours and walking routes across the landscaped grounds.
Tredegar House Country Park at a Glance#
Address: Tredegar House & Country Park, Newport NP10 8YW, Wales, UK
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tredegar-house
Hours: House open seasonally (check National Trust Wales for current hours); park open daily dawn-dusk
Admission: House admission adult £8.00-£12.00 (varies by event); park grounds free
About Tredegar House Country Park#
Tredegar House Country Park is the estate surrounding Tredegar House, a historic 17th-century mansion in southeast Wales that sits within parkland and gardens.
The site offers the formal house and interiors alongside parkland used for walking, informal recreation and events. The grounds include mature trees, lawns and routes that connect the house to the wider landscape.
Tredegar House was built in the 17th century as the family seat of the local landed family and has been preserved as a historic house with associated parkland. The house and grounds have been restored and managed to allow public access and interpretation of the estate’s history.
The estate lies near the city of Newport in southeast Wales and forms a notable local heritage and recreational destination.
- Historic mansion: The mansion dates from the 17th century and is the historical focal point of the park and estate.
What to See#
- Tredegar House: The 17th-century red-brick mansion that forms the focal point of the estate, presented to visitors on guided tours and historical displays.
- Country Park grounds: Surrounding country parkland with lawns, mature trees and walking paths that form the public recreational area of the estate.
How to Get to Tredegar House Country Park#
Tredegar House Country Park lies on the western edge of Newport in South Wales. By car it’s around 10 minutes from Newport city centre via the A48; local buses serve nearby stops, and the house is a short taxi ride from Newport railway station.
Tips for Visiting Tredegar House Country Park#
- Check the National Trust website for guided tours and seasonal events - the house has a busy calendar of living-history days.
- Walk the walled gardens and arboretum early in the morning for quiet and to see deer and wildfowl.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Newport's restored docklands and city museums.
Best Time to Visit Tredegar House Country Park#
The house and park are pleasant all year - spring and autumn provide the best garden conditions and fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Tredegar House Country Park#
Tredegar House Country Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (952 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 102 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 74 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 79 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 56 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 61 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 63 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 53 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.9h |
| August | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 79 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 88 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 95 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 101 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 101 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
