Caerleon Fortress Baths — Access Guide

Welcome to our accessibility guidance designed to help you plan your day out and provide all the information you need.

If you require further assistance please email or call our team who will be happy to help.

Email: CaerleonFortressBaths@gov.wales    Telephone 03000 252239

Parking and getting to the visitor centre

Paid Parking at The Bull Inn Car Park

• located at the front of Caerleon Roman Baths (view on Google Maps)
• pay & display system; payment required within 10 minutes of arrival
• accessible parking bays available, but charges apply to all users
• the car park is flat with level access to the monument entrance.

Free Parking Options

• free parking is available adjacent to the Amphitheatre on Broadway, opposite the National Legionary Museum
• designated accessible bays are provided here.

Walking Route to the Roman Baths

• pedestrian access via a tarmacked pavement with dropped curbs
• there is a small, cobbled area after the zebra crossing opposite the museum.

Visitor Centre and Monument Access

Entrance Details

• access the Roman Baths through the Bull Inn car park
• entrance is a manual glass door at the rear left side of the car park as you drive in
• the admissions desk is low for easy access.

Facilities

• no visitor toilets or baby changing facilities inside the Roman Baths monument
• public toilets with accessible cubicles are near the Amphitheatre at the bottom of the Broadway coach/car park
• an accessible toilet is also available in the National Legionary Museum (free entry)

Pets and Assistance

• only assistance dogs are allowed inside the Roman Baths building
• dogs on leads are welcome in outdoor areas including the Amphitheatre and Barracks complex.

Inside the Roman Baths Monument

Accessibility and Walkways

• a level wooden slatted walkway runs over the remains, with one short slope at the rear
• the walkway is not suitable for slender or high heels
• wheelchairs and prams with narrow wheels may find turning difficult on the slatted walkway
• one folding wheelchair is available on site for indoor use only.

Seating

• two seating areas: one seating 12 in the silent movie area, another seating 3 within the bathhouse remains.

Lighting and Sensory Experience

• the Baths have reduced lighting; allow your eyes to adjust upon entry
• interpretation panels, remains, and the shop are well lit
• the experience includes ambient sounds (e.g., dripping water, Roman music), silent movies, lighting effects, and projections that bring the site to life.

Accessibility Aids

• three audio points and Braille guides (Welsh and English) are available at admission
• portable induction loop for deaf or hard of hearing visitors
• written information panels throughout, including three silent movies
• lighting effects and projections enhance understanding of the swimming pool and bathhouse.

Additional Visitor Information

• the Roman Baths offer a multi-sensory experience with films, ambient sound, replica Roman items, and interactive touch screen games
• if you experience any difficulties during your visit, please ask a team member for assistance
• a social story document is available to help plan your visit and explain what to expect. Request it by emailing: CaerleonFortressBaths@gov.wales
• quieter visiting times are usually later weekday afternoons during school term times after school visits have finished.

Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths — Ground Plan: Interior

Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths — Ground Plan: Exterior

Caerleon Roman Fortress Amphitheatre — Ground Plan

Visiting the Amphitheatre

• the site is accessible in good weather but is inaccessible during heavy rain due to frequent flooding
• the ground is grassed and uneven in places and there are numerous steep grassy slopes
• the grass pathway to enter the arena is steep and therefore may not be accessible for visitors with mobility aids
• there are also concealed unprotected drops in this area, the highest being approximately five meters.

Visiting the Barracks

• the ground is grassed and uneven in places which can be challenging when using mobility aids.
• there are also low level wall remains throughout the site,

General facilities