Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths (Cadw)Roman RemainsThe 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.CaerleonNewportUnited Kingdomhttp://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=1100275
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths (Cadw)
Roman Remains, £2.60-£4.50
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
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The luxury and bloodshed of life in a Roman fortress
Opening Details
Open all the time
1 March 2020 - 31 October - Daily 9.30 am to 5pm. 1 November - 28 February 2021 Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm. Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan. Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Prices
Prices from 1 April 2020 - March 2021: Adult £4.50 Juniors (Aged 5-17) / NUS / Armed Forces and Veterans - £2.60 Senior £3.60 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £12.44
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).
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 4 miles from Newport station
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths (Cadw)
Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths (Cadw)
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Local Accommodation
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
