St Julians Baptist Church
33 Beaufort Road, Newport, NP19 7PZ.
Note: Do not follow the directions given at the end of the M4 motorway Junction 25 slipway for St Julians - the correct way at the roundabout is the exit heading north towards Caerleon.
Coming from the centre of Newport
Take the Caerleon Road which takes you past the shops, to the roundabout above the motorway. Go straight across heading for Caerleon on the B4596. Approximately 650m along the B4596 you will see a car show room. Turn right here - you are now in Beaufort Road. The church is approximately 250m on left.
Or
Take the main road (A4042) by the bus station to the roundabout above Brynglas Tunnels. Turn right at the roundabout and then keep in left hand lane. Follow signs for B4596 - Caerleon. Turn left onto B4596 at the roundabout. Approximately 650m along the B4596 you will see a car show room. Turn right here - you are now in Beaufort Road. The church is now approximately 250m on the left.
Coming from Cwmbran
Turn left at the roundabout above the Brynglas tunnels (M4) keeping left and following signs for B4596 - Caerleon. Turn left onto B4596 at the roundabout. Approximately 650m along the B4596 you will see a car show room. Turn right here - you are now in Beaufort Road. The church is now approximately 250m on the left.
Coming from Bristol direction on the M4
Exit M4 at junction 25 (first slip road) to the roundabout. Turn right at this roundabout - signposted B4596 to Caerleon. Approximately 650m along the B4596 you will see a car show room. Turn right here - you are now in Beaufort Road. The church is now approximately 250m on the left.
Coming from Cardiff direction on the M4
Exit M4 at junction 26 (Malpas Road) and follow the signs to Caerleon. When you get to the roundabout over the east end of the Brynglas Tunnels, turn left and keep in left hand lane. Follow signs for B4596 - Caerleon. Turn left onto B4596 at the roundabout. Approximately 650m along the B4596 you will see a car show room. Turn right here - you are now in Beaufort Road. The church is now approximately 250m on the left.
By bus
Buses serve Beaufort Road and there are stops nearby.
- Service 4C goes from the bus station (stand 26) to Christchurch - alight at Worcester Crescent and walk in the same direction as the bus for about 100m and the church is on the left.
- Service 4A goes from the bus station (stand 26) to Beaufort Road but terminates at the school. Continue to walk in the same direction as the bus for about 400m and the church is on the right.
- Services 2E (to Caerleon) and 2A (to Ponthir) leave from stand 25 at the bus station. Alight at St Julians Garage on Caerleon Road and walk up Beaufort Road - the church is 250m on the left
- Stagecoach service 50 also runs along Caerleon Road stopping at the same places.
The information is a guide at the time of writing and up to date services can be checked with Traveline Cymru.
50th Anniversary
St Julians is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2008. There is a series of special events planned for the coming year. Those with a previous association with the church are encouraged to get in touch. If you were dedicated, baptised or married here, or were a member of the youth activities, please contact us You can also participate in discussions about the celebrations, reminisce about events or share old photos on our forum.
The Welsh Ambulance Christian Fellowship has just been launched which is group for Ambulance Service personnel, both active or retired, who share an interest in the Christian faith.