Sections of the Roman fortress wall still survive ... despite locals in times gone by using the more accessible facing stones for their own building purposes. Many premises in the village are constructed of 'Roman' stone! The more adventurous visitor may like to walk along the path that runs on top of the southern corner of the fortress wall. Caerleon is proud to be a member of the Walled Towns Friendship Circle.

The amphitheatre stands just outside the walled area. It once could seat a whole legion - up to six thousand spectators. Nowadays it is sometimes used for open air events and re-enactments. Entry is free (except for special events) and there is free parking nearby in Broadway (off High Street). For more information about the amphitheatre and its excavation follow this link. For amazing film of the amphitheatre from above follow this link.

Caerleon has the finest remains of Roman barrack buildings in Europe. This block housed a century - 80 men. The larger rooms in the foreground were for the centurion. Legionaries shared quarters - eight men to a room.

The National Roman Legion Museum houses a superb display of artefacts found in the region, as well as having demonstration rooms and the reconstruction of legionaries' quarters. Like other National Museums and Galleries of Wales, entry is free. The museum organises an excellent variety of events right through the year (there is a small charge for some of these).

Admission free.
Location: High Street, opposite Broadway.
Tel.: 0300 111 2 333    Email the Museum
National Museums and Galleries of Wales website click here.

The Roman Baths Museum nearby uses modern technology to give the visitor a vivid image of its former grandeur. The museum is run by CADW, so opening times are not exactly the same as the Legionary Museum. Audio guide and videos available.


Location: High Street, parking in the Bull Inn car park.

CADW website click here, & here for Caerleon page