Happy Halloween Newport! 🎃 There is soooo much happening around the city over the weekend. Let us know how you’ll be celebrating! Here at Newport Wins, we are certainly in the cosy-season spirit.
If you’ve got no plans yet, our hand-picked selection of events has something covered for everyone (even the dog… check out my pick of the week.) This week’s edition is also packed with some great offers for winter, especially if you’re in need of a new raincoat!
📅 5 things to do this week
Watchdogs for Democracy. Credit: [newportrising.co.uk]
🏰 Disney Cinema Club · £3.50
A fun-filled Disney party for the whole family. The perfect way to finish this half-term. There’ll be dancing, sing-alongs and plenty of surprises. Audience participation is a must!
When: Saturday 31st, 11am · Where: The Riverfront
Book now
🧙♀️Halloween Wreaths and Welsh Folklore · £25
Don’t fancy a late one this Halloween, and want to get in touch with your creative side? In this workshop you’ll learn about welsh folklore, witchcraft and be expertly guided to create your own seasonal protective wreath. (Count us in!)
When: Friday 30th, 2-4pm · Where: Wyvern Kenny’s Vinyl Vault, 21 Church Street, NP13 1DB
Get your ticket
🍿Big Film Quiz · £4
Time to get swatting on all things film, and gathering your team of five. There’s some cracking prizes to be won, including free cinema tickets!
When: Tuesday 3rd November, 6pm · Where: The Riverfront
Secure your space
⭐ Our Pick:
🐾 Newport Rising (bring your dog!) · Pay what you can
Yes you read that correctly. Bring your four-legged bestie on this guided historic walking tour to learn all about Newport’s proud Chartist history.
When: Sunday 1st November, 12-2pm · Where: Newport Rising Hub, 170 Commercial Street, NP20 1JN
Find out more
🎄Christmas Market · Free
The first Christmas market of the season is here! There’ll be over 40 local traders selling artisan gifts, decorations and food. With halloween over, it will definitely be time to get in the Christmas spirit come Sunday.
When: Sunday 1st November, 11-4pm · Where: Belle Vue Tea Room, NP20 4FP
Find out more
3 things to know
New Coffee Shop. Wilson and Bay are opening their newest branch tomorrow at the Kingsway Centre! Head down and show the guys some love. We are a sucker for the matcha, but if that’s not to your taste, the coffee is also lush (and the grilled sandwiches!).
Check it out.
Celtic Manor Christmas. Celtic Manor and ICC have officially announced their Christmas events lineup… and they are bringing back ice-skating this year! There’s absolutely loads going on, properly getting us in the festive spirit.
See what’s on.
Winter Wonderland Returns. It wouldn’t be Christmas in Newport without Winter Wonderland in the centre. The funfair, street food and mulled wine bar is set to return on November 20th.
Pre-book now.
Discounts & Offers
Free Digital Training. Small business owner looking to build confidence and digital skills? Vodafone are putting on a load of free training sessions across November at USW Newport Campus. More info here
60% off Mountain Warehouse. Looking for a new, much needed waterproof? This 60% off extends to kids-wear, adult’s clothing, shoes, equipment and more. More info here
2 for £10 shoes. November calls for a new pair of wellies and slippers. You can get 2 for £10 across all lines in Shoe Zone. Online and in store. More info here
Family dinner out for £17. A family of four eats for just £17 at The Stone House. If you head down before the end of half-term, kids eat for even less, at just £1. More info here
Things we love
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