River Island – Friars Walk, Newport – Opening Hours & Store Details River Island, which currently occupies a unit in Friars Walk Shopping Centre, is located at 4 Kingsway, approximately a 0.25 mile drive north-east from the centre of Newport (near Newport Friars Walk Bus Stop). The store is situated in a convenient location for customers from Stow Hill, East Usk, Shaftesbury, Baneswell, Eveswell, St. Woolos, Newport Town Centre and Victoria. Please see this page for the specifics on River Island Friars Walk, Newport, including the store hours, address description, customer experience and more info.