Caerleon Attractions
Follow the banks of the Usk for 3mi/5km northwest of Newport to reach the suburb of Caerleon, called Isca Silurum by the Romans.
Roman Amphitheatre (Fortress, Baths)
Caerleon contains remains of the fortress of the Second Legion, established about A.D.70 and abandoned about A.D.140. There are some well-preserved sections of walling, and the amphitheater is the only one in Britain to have been completely excavated.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Parking
Free
Roman Legion Museum
The Roman Legion Museum presents the history of Roman Caerleon. Displays offer insight into the day to day activities of the garrison. Highlights include: life-size Roman soldiers, Roman soldier armor, a labyrinth mosaic and an outstanding collection of engraved gemstones from the Fortress baths.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
