I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Sitting up on Stow Hill, Newport Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral Church of St Woolos) is a fascinating patchwork of history. It all started with a simple wooden church, put up in the 5th century by Welsh King Gwynllyw, and the place has kept growing and changing ever since.
While it is the size of a large parish church rather than a typical cathedral, its history and development from the sixth to the twentieth century make it one of the most interesting religious buildings in Wales
As you can see from the photos, the building’s unique linear layout reflects its staggered evolution. The fifteenth-century tower dominates the foreground of the first image; it was reportedly funded by Jasper Tudor and still features his (now headless) statue.
Moving toward the centre of the structure, the St Mary’s Chapel sits on the site of the original Saxon church, serving as a bridge between the tower and the main body.
The elongated Norman nave, clearly visible with its distinct roofline, was constructed in the 12th century and remains one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Wales.
Originally a parish church, it was elevated to cathedral status in 1949. The modern, pale-stoned East End (visible at the far top of the first photo) was added in the 1960s, completing a sacred timeline that spans over 1,500 years.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 02/03/2026. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.