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Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
  • Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
  • Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
  • Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
  • Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths

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The site of the 50-acre (20.3ha) Roman legionary fortress of Isca, the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion in Britain from about A.D. 75. Impressive remains of the fortress baths, amphitheatre, barracks, and fortress wall.

The luxury and bloodshed of life in a Roman fortress

Life was hard for a Roman legionary in first-century Wales. When he wasn’t cooped up in his barracks or being barked at by a centurion he was out risking his life in skirmishes with ancient Britons.

But here in Isca, one of just three permanent legionary fortresses in Britain, there were compensations. He could always hang out with his friends at the fortress baths – or take a stroll to the amphitheatre to watch the gladiators.

Inside a modern covered building in today’s Caerleon you can still explore the remains of the immense natatio, or open-air swimming pool, that once held more than 80,000 gallons of water. Thanks to the wonders of film projection you’ll glimpse a Roman soldier still diving the depths today.

You can also see the cramped rooms where the men slept and stored their weapons – the only Roman legionary barracks still on view in Europe.

And you can walk through the great north entrance into the most complete Roman amphitheatre in Britain and imagine the din of 6,000 people baying for blood.

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Guide Prices

Member - Free
Adult - £5.00
Family* - £16.30
Disabled person and companion - Free
Juniors (Aged 5-17) / Students - £3.60
Seniors (Aged 65+) - £4.80

Related

Roman Legionary Museum CaerleonNational Roman Legion Museum, Newport CityStep back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.

Caerwent Roman TownCaerwent Roman Town, CaldicotAn archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Facilities for hearing impaired

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Children

  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Smoking not allowed

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

M4 Westbound Junction 25 & B4596 to Caerleon or Eastbound Junction 26 & A4051/B4596 to Caerleon. Continue over the river bridge/B4236 into the town.Bus Route Nos. 27D, 28A - E/X Newport - Caerleon or Route Nos. 29, 29B Newport - Cwmbran. Bike NCN Route No.46 (4km/2.5mls). Accessible by Public Transport: Newport station is 4 miles away.

Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths (Cadw)

Type:Roman Remains

High Street, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1AE
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Tel01633 422518

Awards

  • Visit WalesCadw Welsh Government Cadw Welsh Government 2016
  • Visit WalesVisit Wales VAQAS Visit Wales VAQAS 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

Season (1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 17:00

* Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Closed 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January 2023.

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