Plan Your Visit
The Ship Centre is currently closed to the public for the winter.
It will reopen in March 2026.
FoNS volunteers will be opening the ship centre for the 2026 visitor season from 27 March to 31 October.
Although we will be physically closed for the winter we will still be posting updates to our social media channels so please follow us to receive updates.
Access & Facilities
Audio guide commentary by Michael Sheen in English or Rhys ap William in Welsh
Animated film of the making of the ship and its last voyage to Newport
Disabled access (to main exhibition space)
Toilets (excludes disabled toilets)
FREE parking
Gift shop
Hot & Cold drinks available to purchase
Dogs allowed on site (on a lead)
Normal Opening hours, for Summer 2026: Friday and Saturday 10.30 a.m – 4 p.m. Last entry 3:45pm.
ADMISSION is free, including a guided tour by our knowledgeable volunteers or use the audio-guide to be taken round by actors Michael Sheen or Rhys ap William
(Donations gratefully accepted)
Details of events or changes to open hours are published on our social media pages Newport Medieval Ship Project and Friends of Newport Ship.
