Newport
Newport Docks – South Dock
ProbableLesser-knownApproximate area
- On screen
- "Southampton" docks
- Where
- Pillgwenlly, Newport
- Time & access
- Working port; no public access.
In the show
Nessa gets off the coach at the docks, which stand in for Southampton.
History in brief
Newport’s docks grew in the 19th century to ship coal and iron from the valleys. The Alexandra Docks opened in 1875, and the South Dock was added later and extended in the early 1900s. They are now run by Associated British Ports.
The place today
A working port with no public access.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.