The Riverfront Art Centre Newport – Open daily. Free public access.
Details
Accessibility:
2 disabled parking bays 80 metres from main entrance. Level access to main automatic doors into the centre via ramped walkway avoiding 3 steps. Access to disabled parking bays and drop off area is via the slip road from the Newport Castle roundabout. You will need to communicate by intercom in order to raise a barrier on to the site.
No public car parking on site but car parks in the Friars Walk shopping centre opposite and others within 250 meter walking distance.
A lift serves all levels of the building.
Performance areas. The ground floor studio is immediately on the right and depending on seating layout seats can be removed on the lower level to accommodate wheelchairs. A small wheelchair lift to access the upper level is available via level 2 but large power wheelchairs and most scooters will not be able to use it.
The main theatre has spaces for wheelchairs on level 1 and level 2.
Accessible toilets are on the ground floor and level 2.
Ramped entrance from Kataisi river bank walkway via automatic sliding doors into the main foyer. Key emergency exit signs are illuminated in emergency situations. Loop system in performance areas.
Hynt services available. www.hynt.co.uk
Amenities:
The Newport Centre, Friars Walk shopping centre with cinema and restaurants are near by as is what is left of Newport Castle.
Brief Description:
The Riverfront Arts Centre is located on the banks of the River Usk, opposite the main bus station and Friars Walk shopping centre. Situated in central Newport, with 2 performance theatres, Art Gallery, dance studio, music studio, conference facilities, licensed café with terrace and level 2 bar. The Centre opened in 2004.
Further Information
Address:
The Riverfront Arts Centre, Kingsway, Newport NP20 1HG
Email:
The.riverfront@newportlive.co.uk
Phone:
01633 656757
Website:
Opening Hours:
Open from 9am until 8pm or later depending on performances. Free entry into the building. Ticket office telephone 01633 656757 open from 10am – 7.30pm or 24 hour online at http://tickets.newportlive.co.uk/default.aspx
Directions:
Situated on the banks of the River Usk on the A 4042 Kingsway in Newport City centre. The red sculpture ‘The Wave’ is near by.
OS ST 312881
Transport:
Newport train station is approximately 1 mile away and the central bus station is 150 meters away on the opposite side of the A 4042 dual-carriage way. Level light controlled pedestrian crossing available.
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Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Citizens Advice, 8 Corn Street, Newport NP20 1DJ
118 metres*
Newport Castle, Newport, South Wales. Free entry
265 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.