Langstone

Langstone is a community and village of the city of Newport, Wales. The area is governed by the Newport City Council. The community had a population of 3,279 in 2011.
Langstone is situated on the eastern edge of the city and is one of Newport's more affluent areas, less than a mile from Junction 24 of the M4 motorway. Some of the ward is hilly and heavily forested, with stunning walks ideal for bird watching, dog walking or just a little stroll. It is bounded to the north and east by the city boundary, to the west by the Caerleon ward with museum's, gallery and Roman secrets galore. To the south west by the Ringland and Llanwern wards. The woods in Ringland are full of native species where ancient and survival craft workshops have been enjoyed by many. Just a short drive east and you can find two stunning castles one in Caldicot, a little further and you have Chepstow Castle and famous racecourse. The wonderful Wentwood forest and tea rooms is just 5 miles from Langstone. The largest ancient woodland in Wales, perfect for foraging, dog walking mountain biking, geocaching and so much more. With a nursery, garden center, cafe, giftshop, garage, greengrocer and thriving village hall, it is truly a little gem. Village life perfectly placed for city living and modern culture or escapism into ancient woods and walks into the past. Perfectly placed to go exploring the stunning Welsh coast and eating fish and chips on the beach in the time it can take to get a takeaway. Ten minutes and you can be at the wonderful Goldcliff Seawall with its ancient secrets captured for all. A mere 20 minutes drive through the rural rolling landscape of the Usk valley and you have the stunning Llandegfedd Lake a hub for health wellbeing and recreation. Great for sailing paddle boarding picnics or fossil hunting.

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