The History of the Transporter Bridge in Newport, Wales
The Transporter Bridge in Newport, Wales, is an iconic and one-of-a-kind structure. It is the world's oldest working transporter bridge...
Photo by Stephen Pocock
The Newport Transporter Bridge spans the River Usk in Newport, South Wales and is a Grade 1 Listed Structure. Its historic importance stems from its very unusual design. There are only two others like it in the UK and six working examples left in the world. It is owned and run by Newport City Council and celebrated its centenary in September 2006.
Friends of Newport Transporter Bridge (FONTB) is a registered Charity founded in 1998 and is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Bridge.
Our activities include running the Visitor Centre, publishing a regular Newsletter for members, organising visits to the Bridge for clubs, schools and other groups and giving presentations about the Bridge. We also maintain an archive and this website.
You can help support the Bridge by donating, becoming a Friend, or by volunteering time to help with fundraising to support the Heritage Lottery Fund grant.
Please contact us if you can help, by email or using the form below.
Newport Medieval Ship Project,
Unit 20, Estuary Road,
Queensway Meadows Industrial Estate, NP19 4SP
Newport City Council
Civic Centre Godfrey Road
Newport South Wales
NP20 4UR
Newport Museum and Art Gallery
John Frost Square, Newport, South Wales NP20 1PA