Information about Newport Centre

1 Kingsway
NP20 1UH, Newport
+441633656757

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8h-20h
  • monday: 6:15-22h
  • tuesday: 6:15-22h
  • wednesday: 6:15-22h
  • thursday: 6:15-22h
  • friday: 6:15-21:30
  • saturday: 8h-20h
Council-run facility with a fitness suite, pool and space for concerts, conferences and exhibitions.

Our comment from FitFit UK about Newport Centre:

Newport Centre, located in the heart of Newport, United Kingdom, has undergone significant changes in recent times. While the centre is currently closed for regular activities, it is actively serving as a COVID-19 vaccination site, with numerous positive reviews highlighting the friendly and efficient staff. Visitors have described their experiences as 'well organized' and have appreciated the 'quick service', often getting in and out in under 30 minutes.

Despite the centre's physical age, many users have commented on the helpfulness of the staff, making it an inviting place, especially for those attending vaccination appointments. Users noted the 'excellent service' provided by the healthcare professionals and the overall cleanliness of the facility during their visits.

However, some reviews reflect on the centre's past when it was a vibrant community hub, lamenting the closure of amenities such as the swimming pool and the limited shopping options in the area. Additionally, concerns about parking availability and navigating the site were mentioned, though many found 'easy access' from nearby parking facilities.

In summary, Newport Centre may currently be in a transitional phase, but its commitment to the community remains strong, as shown through its efficient response to the ongoing public health challenge. The future redevelopment plans promise a renewed focus on providing excellent leisure facilities for the residents of Newport.

Services, Machines and Guided Classes

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Newport Centre: Opinions

4.1/5 (200 Opinions)
Tim H 2 years ago

Negative experience: Homeless people sleeping all over the town I know things move on but this would never had been allowed years ago what a shame to see the town falling apart empty shops the town is mess

Nadim Ahmed Chowdhury 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice and Beautiful, Tidy City

Julia Loder 2 years ago

Positive experience: Staff are really helpful and friendly. The strength and balance exercise class is excellent and so encouraging.

Gergely Hock 2 years ago

Positive experience: Bit aged building, but still tidy. Helpful staff. Parking is limited.

Ali Sharabiani 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Foggy early morning of Newport city centre area around the walk bridge

Apollo Creed 2 years ago

Negative experience: Newport is an awful place and should be avoided until a developer actually spends some money on it, even Debenhams have left...

Lauren Johnson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We attended the Active Tots play group with my 7month old little boy. It was lovely to interact with other mums and little ones. Staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming.

Roy Davies 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: COVID centre, very welcoming, the staff are friendly and it's so organized we were in and out within 20 minutes. Have no fear get vaccinated here

Toluwanimi Kolawole 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Loved my experience there . I went to get vaccinated and the staff were so nice, kind and supporting

Julie-Ann Oates 3 years ago

Positive experience: Visited the centre for a pilates in a chair class today. The instructor was brilliant. The staff on reception were also really polite and efficient. Nevertheless can't wait for the new centre to be built and open as I then won't have to trek all the way to Spytty for Aqua Mobility

Keith Phillips 3 years ago

Negative experience: After asking a corporation bus driver if the center was open he said yes. So I looked online (Google) and it states the place is open, we caught a bus from Cardiff only to find its closed. Not a good outcome with two crying grand children. Come on Newport get your act together. There was also another family in front of us who had travelled far to get there

Gaz Cook 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Booster Jab, all very smooth. Lovely staff and nurses.

ace spead 3 years ago

Positive experience: I give 4 stars reason some bus drive are helpful and other really rude .a d the could be that up date the bus station .cafe always closed at the bus station it could services be better run

dennis 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took aunty to have COVID vaccine the people there where absolutely great

carol hibberd 3 years ago

Negative experience: Disappointing, not many shops, lots of empty premises ,depressing. Doesn,t make you want to visit more.

Janet Booth 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had my 4th covid jab very well.orgainised

Kelly - Marie Lloyd 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went here to get the booster jab. Clean and tidy and quick.

Neil Watkins 3 years ago

Negative experience: Busy, badly organised due to lack of staff. Not sure why they bothered sending appointments and opening it as a walk in centre if they were chronically understaffed?

Matthew Starmore 3 years ago

Positive experience: Soon to be rebuilt !! Has great shows there still, amazing pool with slide and wave machine. The gym is great and centre can cater for most fitness needs. There are many classes available for individuals and groups. It's wourth checking with Newport centre on the net or on the phone

Eileen Hodgson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The leisure centre is closed and awaiting demolition but is being used for covid vaccines Staff wonderful. Very helpful and professional.

Dot 3 years ago

Negative experience: I never go there unless I have to go to the bank, sorry it's not very clean, and no shops anymore.

Gareth Davies 3 years ago

Positive experience: Efficient vaccination center, shame as this shell of my childhood will soon be rubble. No more pool, no more slides, no more watching for your wristband colour to be flashing so you've got to get out of the pool, and no more wave machine! Just now, the vaccination center, efficient, nhs staff are friendly, get you in, jabbed and out.

G H 3 years ago

Negative experience: Came for my booster and was turned away as I was 9 days early even though the government are urging us all to get our boosters. Half the people were doing nothing as it was raining and few people turning up.

Rob 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was such a great experience, went there for my booster jab, would definitely go again.

Yakk P 3 years ago

Negative experience: Council had big plans for shopping centre. Compared to other U. K shopping centre's , Newport is way behind.

Jeremy Crook 3 years ago

Negative experience: Awful experience, had to go here for my Covid jab. The jab was fine but parking was awful. Couldn't get in to any of the main car parks. Parked in a side street, no signs to say there were parking restrictions. Only parked up for 25 mins but got hit with a parking fine. To be honest I rarely go to Newport, always gives me the feeling of being in a Zombie apocalipse. Always prefer Cwmbran town centre as the parking is free and a better variety of shops.

Andrew Chadwick 3 years ago

Positive experience: Used for the covid 19 vaccination Centre,well organised not too much of a wait.got to be done.

andrew baker 3 years ago

Negative experience: Very sad to see it in the state it is in. Pool shut permanently and lots of repairs needed . I used to work there and worked there for the opening and for 5 years. Lots of excellent bands and comedians appeared there who I met. So sad to see it like it is now

louise lee 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went for my booster covid jab. Excellent service, organisation excellent.

Andrew Beeby 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good, easy to get to, and very efficient system to get my jab!

Yhthatsme Lol 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service from the nhs workers giving the public vaccinations to help the fight against covid19

Mark Howard 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Came here for my booster vaccination. I hadn't realised just how large a space it is!

Nigel Desmond 3 years ago

Positive experience: Very nice building but not ideal for my purpose Was there for around an hour queuing for covid booster, no seated waiting option. Or alternate venue either Not good when you have health and mobility issues

Charlotte Axford 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went for my covid booster, didn't wait long and staff were very helpful.

Alan Malpas 3 years ago

Positive experience: NHS Mass vaccination Centre, Perfect central setting, Such a shame, such a new building is being demolished.

Denise Smith 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Attended today for booster vacation very well organised excellent job

Alan Brustad 3 years ago

Positive experience: Looking tired and dated but doing a good job in hosting the vaccination roll out programme.

Mary-Ellen Roden 3 years ago

Positive experience: This is now the main covid Vaccination centre. Very well organised. I got my booster Jab nice and quick.

Phil Rundle 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very efficient staff giving out the booster jabs, great job everyone involved.

Haydn Davies 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really well organised. Only downside the "official" car park for it not well sign posted and remember to get your ticket "verified" at reception to get free parking

Wayne Yendle 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had my Covid-19 booster jab today, once again the staff were very friendly and helpful. Many thanks to Aneurin Bevan NHS staff your dedication in helping to protect the community! ❤️

Steve Wokman 3 years ago

Positive experience: I haven't used the facilities here as I only went to get my covid booster jab. Everything looked clean and well looked after, which I find is a credit to the city centre.

Gary Syner 3 years ago

Positive experience: Went for my booster jab good setup in and out 45 mins

Lewis Avon 3 years ago

Negative experience: Took way too long even with bookings, cant fault the staff though polite, friendly and helpful

Kingkenny Ball 3 years ago

Positive experience: Only went there for booster jab had to wait over an hour for an appointment they made. Not enough vaccine, not enough people to administer the vaccine Not impressed. I can understand it is a thank less undertaking, but letting anybody turn up and add to the que.

Graham Thomas 3 years ago

Negative experience: Tired old building an example of the neglect and contempt that municipal councils especially Newport City Council has for its leisure facilities and population. The pool a once shining example is now drained and empty the building has been left to expire in it's own time and it's a total shame. I went here for a covid vaccine, its very sad Even the sign on the outside is missing bits. The slogan Newport council used when it opened was "one of the best centres in the country and ... It's yours" it was theirs and they neglected it Now a dump driven by the inept council.

Rosalie Staveley 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was impressed by the amount of work that had gone into the setting up of the clinic, and how pleasant and helpful everyone was. Definitely a five star.

Becki Yates 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went here to drop my dad off for his booster jab. In and out within 20 minutes. Great job!

Rosemary Bissex 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent NHS Service for my Covid Pfizer.Well organised as usual.Highly Recommended!

Val Churchward 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went for my covid booster. Been for both covid jabs. In the past have been swimming and to functions held here.Staff always helpful and very polite. Food quite enjoyable

Meryl Wilkins 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Covid vaccines taking place. Well organised. Approximate waiting time 15 minutes.

Chris Hemley 3 years ago

Positive experience: To old to make use of it. Why are they knocking it down, to put somewhere miles out of town that we have to drive to

Andrew Morgan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took a relative for the covid booster and it was very well organised in there.

Bethan Williams 3 years ago

Positive experience: Visited here to have my covid booster, lovely team working the centre and also the team behind the booking of it all, especially William

Margaret Evans 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very well organized to do booster vaccines for covid. Couldn't fault their system.

Colin Thomas 3 years ago

Positive experience: NICE SMALL CENTRE BIT STERILE BY MY STANDARDS FOR SHOPPING CENTRES BUT KNOWING AGENTS NOT SUPPRISED

Brian Mohammed 3 years ago

Positive experience: It now closed down and a new leisure Centre is being built. It's currently being used as a covid vaccination centre. I have had my covid vaccinations there and it's been a good well organised experience.

Rachel Meehan 4 years ago

Negative experience: Still have not recieved a refund for Johnny Cash show that was cancelled in the pandemic. No communication after several emails.

Jamie “N/A” Johnson 4 years ago

Positive experience: Great place to work out, watch your favourite band or engage in activities.

Timmi Oshea 4 years ago

Positive experience: Brings back some great childhood memories, comin here swimming when I was a young boy always sticks in my mind. They have a gym here aswell which I quite cool, also indoor football squash and all other activities. Great place to go.

Richard Hunt 4 years ago

Positive experience: Well organised and a little bit of parking outside the entrance for people being jabbed well done

Wendy Vaughan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great swimming and gym lots of other stuff to halp you in what you want too.o do also went here for my 2nd Corona jab.

Simon George 4 years ago

Positive experience: Perfectly adequate. East to reach with lots of options for parking. Close up Friar's Walk.

Mike Jones 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I went there for covid second jab. Exstreamly well organised and run. Well done to everyone who worked doing the jabs. Thank you all.

Lorraine Davies 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went for my 2nd Covid jab. Everything was well organised. Special thanks to all the volunteers and NHS staff.

Darren Little 4 years ago

Positive experience: Went to the Newport Centre for my 2nd vaccine jab, organised well & friendly service by the staff. Thank you.

Bethan Lewis 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I went for my vaccine I believe it ran very smoothly. Have been attending the measure centre/pool all my life and now take my children here and had their birthday parties here. I have also been part of the tattoo convention help here and the staff couldn't have been more helpful to us show runners

Jonathon Howse-Kent 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had my covid jab here on the first day of leisure reopening, everything looked good. Staff seemed chirpy and eager to help.

Stephen Counsell 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Got my vaccine here. All good so far

Trudi Foster 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely clean gym. Not busy when I went at 9am. No queueing for machines.

Nadia 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very helpful and friendly staff whilst I was having my covid vaccine. Had to bring my baby with me and they were very accommodating.

Rachelle Ross-Edwards 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Came for my covid jab. Easiest way to venture in is to park in the Kingsway Car Park. The vaccination centre is signed posted throughout, but basically points you towards floor - 1. Follow the signs and you'll be there in no time. It's still quite busy but really well organised. All socially distanced, with a temp check and hand sanitiser given on arrival. You'll be told where to go and who to speak to each step of the way. Very friendly staff and NHS workers.

Wendy Wildy 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant 2 great classes zumba and pilates. Louise always bubbly and fun. Venue well organised and staff very helpful and polite.

Joanne Saltfleet 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Swimming pool is great if you want to have fun rather than a serious swim.

J Bond 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Queued up for 20 minutes only to end up getting stabbed! 11 out of 10, would be vaccinated there again

Nikki Blumer 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had my vaccine here. Very well organized, and very helpful and friendly staff. Went and did some shopping afterwards. Lots of nice shops to choose from.

Simon Jones 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went for covid vaccination and incredibly well set up.

David John 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Five stars. Would get vaccinated there again. Sadly the pool was closed on the day I visited. Also, some kind of medical conference restricted access to the badminton courts. Slightly inconvenient, but my shoulder was quite painful anyway. Will be visiting again soon hopefully! (Seriously, though - a big thank you to all of the Newport Centre and NHS staff involved).

Graham Stacey 4 years ago

Positive experience: No idea what the leisure centre facilities are like, but if you fancy briefly queuing for a Pfizer covid jab, I'd highly recommend it!

Name Withheld 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took my elderly uncle here for his covid vaccination. Exceptional: very well planned, staffed and laid out.

Paul Ryall 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had my 1st covid jab at the center, they were brilliant, really impressed how it is set up

Simon Jenkins 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Newport Centre, currently closed for normal activities as a result of Covid-19 restrictions. However, it is now being used as a Covid-19 vaccination Centre, which I attended. NHS staff doing a great job

Sally Bramald 4 years ago

Positive experience: Was fine for our 2nd Covid jab. Lovely people. Signage to find it could have been far better.

David John Morgans 4 years ago

Negative experience: Was unable to use my mobility scooter when I went for my covid 19 injection,had to struggle to walk because there was no self propelled wheelchairs available

Alan Mullen 4 years ago

Positive experience: Got there early seen straight away no fuss, got my vaccine the second one great

Frank Mitchell 4 years ago

Positive experience: Only went into Newport center so my wife could have her COVID19 Jab, It was very quiet 10:00. It started to pick up by the time we went home.

Robin Williams 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Attended for 2nd covid vaccine excellent service everyone helpfull thankyou.

Colin Lloyd 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I went there for my Covid vaccination well organized and from previous experiences well sorted and a pleasure to visit great swimming pool as well parking can be awkward set in the centre of Newport close to top shops but multi-story car park adjacent to it

Mostyn Jones 4 years ago

Positive experience: Nice building starting to showing its age. Friendly helpful staff. Pool is completely closed now and will not reopen. Covid vaccination centre in main hall.

Nawaz Ahmed 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Their cafe is very neat and some good Healthy choices. Nice view of the river.

Gail Morgan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Well organised and safe. I escorted a friend to have her 2nd Covid injection. I was impressed with the whole experience. Lovely people who are working very hard.

Maria Jones 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: on the 10 of February I went to the centre to have my jab and I was more than happy they was very good with me and the way that it was played out in there was brilliant because no matter where u was in there u was not by eny one at eny time it made me feel safe and they was lovely to me

Simon Wilcox 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Staff are very friendly and helpful. A great place to bring the children.

Linda Smith 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Currently closed, but being used as a vaccination station by the nhs. While being used for this purpose, vadidate your parking ticket & get upto 2hrs free parking

Angela Bristow 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went for my vaccine . Excellent experience well run and all involved very professional and kind .Thanks to all concerned

Alan Pennells 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I rated this at 5 because I went there to have my Covid jab. Which went really well.

Amy Powell 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Attended Newport Centre for my Covid Vaccine. Very well managed and run.

Melinda Bfown 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had my Covid Vaccine recently. Everything was run calmly and efficiently. All staff were friendly and kind. Didn't feel a thing. Thank you all for your dedication.

Tony Trickett 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: A very enjoyable afternoon swimming and meeting friends. Staff helpful.

Richard McCulloch 4 years ago

Positive experience: As a city centre plaza it is a pleasant experience. Easy parking too at moderate prices. Shut obvs now.

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