Museums & Galleries · Cardiff
Our Chartist Heritage
📍 NP20 1JN
Photo: Jaggery (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Learn about the 1839 Chartist Uprising, the last armed rebellion on UK soil
- Explore Newport Rising Hub exhibitions and live events in the city centre
- Attend the annual Chartist Convention with talks and research
- Visit the Chartist Commemoration site outside Newport Cathedral
- Join Newport Rising Festival events celebrating the uprising's legacy
Our Chartist Heritage tells the story of the 1839 Newport Rising, the last large-scale armed rebellion on British soil, when thousands of working men marched on Newport demanding parliamentary reform. Based around the Newport Rising Hub on Stow Hill, you can explore exhibitions on the Chartist movement, attend the annual Chartist Convention with historians' talks, or take part in the Newport Rising Festival and Chartist Commemoration events. It suits visitors keen on history, democracy and social justice, including schools and families. The attraction sits just 0.2 miles from Newport (South Wales) station, making it easy to reach by train, and there are 27 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays if you want to extend your visit.
Practical details
- Best for
- Those interested in Welsh history, democracy and social justice
- Booking
- Convention mailing list available to join for updates
From the attraction's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Our Chartist Heritage into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Newport (South Wales) 0.2 miles
- Pye Corner 2 miles
- Rogerstone 3.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page