Caerleon Roman Baths
Museum Visits
If you are planning to visit the National Roman Legion Museum (part of National Museum Wales) please check the museum's current opening times and ticketing requirements.
National Roman Legion Museum website
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Overview
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.
How to visit
- purchase your admission tickets on arrival (or book online)*
- view our opening times and prices below
- check Welsh Government health & safety advice before visiting.
*pre-booked tickets are non-refundable.
Caerleon Roman Fortress Guidebook
Buy your guidebook online today
10% off for Cadw members!
Opening times
Daily 10am–5pm*
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Closed 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January
*Quieter times to visit are usually later in the afternoon on weekdays during school terms.
Prices & Tickets
| Category | Price |
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| Member - Join now |
Free
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| Adult |
£5.30
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| Family* |
£17.00
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| Disabled person and companion |
Free
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| Juniors (Aged 5-17) / Students |
£3.70
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| Seniors (Aged 65+) |
£5.10
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*Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children All children under 5 receive free entry Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans receive 10% off admission (not available online). |
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Facilities
Please read our accessibility guidance for information on how to plan your visit.
Assistance dogs only at this site.
Pay and display car park adjacent to the baths, approx. 20 spaces.
No specific accessible parking
On-site exhibition within monument.
Gift shop at this site offering a range of products and guidebooks.
Site guidebook available to purchase online and in selected visitor centres.
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
Smoking is not permitted.
A portable induction loop is available.
Light refreshments are available.
School Groups and Home Educators
The National Roman Legion Museum co-ordinates all education visit bookings for combined Cadw site and museum visits at Caerleon.
To book your visit please call: 02920 573546 or email learning.romans@museumwales.ac.uk
Visit the National Museum website for more information.
Foster families, Tempo, Timebanking UK and other Supported Groups: please contact us directly to book your visit: 01633 422518
A video presentation is available at this site.
This site is available to hire for events, filming and exhibitions.
Directions
Postcode NP18 1AE
For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.
Contact us
Telephone 03000 252239
Email
CaerleonFortressBaths@gov.wales
High St, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1AE
For contractors and deliveries please ring 01633 422518
Rydym yn croesawu galwadau’n Gymraeg / We welcome calls in Welsh.
