RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve

Discover the Wild Heart of Newport!
Step into the Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve—where the city ends and nature takes over. Just minutes from urban life, you’ll find a breathtaking escape teeming with wildlife, adventure, and unforgettable experiences for all ages.

Wander through over 438 hectares of stunning reedbeds, tranquil lagoons, lush wet grasslands, and wild estuary mudflats—perfect feeding grounds for wading birds and wildfowl. It’s not just a place to visit, it’s a place to explore.

Bird lover? Spot Lapwings and Oystercatchers hiding in the reeds, or gaze skyward to catch Swallows and Swifts in full summer flight. Wildlife enthusiast? Watch dragonflies glitter over the water, bees buzzing through the wildflowers, and even a Grass Snake basking in the sun. You might even spot a Weasel or Stoat on the move!

Bringing the family? Stop by the RSPB Visitor Centre, relax in the café, and let the kids go wild in the interactive Discovery Zone.

And don’t miss the magical winter spectacle—as dusk falls, thousands of Starlings take to the skies in a swirling, dancing murmuration that will leave you in awe.

Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve—where every visit is a new adventure.