Caer-went Roman Town
Visitor Notice
Overnight camping is not permitted within the grounds of Caer-went Roman Town (this includes tents, camper vans and motorhomes).
Thank you.
Overview
A glimpse into a Romanised market town
Perhaps its sleepy location in off-the-beaten-track rural border country is the reason why Caerwent, Venta Silurum to the Romans, is one of those ‘best kept’ secrets. Its thunder has certainly been stolen by nearby Caerleon (Isca), one of Britain’s most important Roman towns. Caer-went, established in about AD 75–80, served as a settlement of the Silures, a native tribe who became Romanised following the conquest of Britain. It was a busy place complete with public baths, spread out in a typical well-ordered Roman grid.
Impressive remains include walls still standing up to 17ft/5m, excavated houses, market-place and Romano-British temple.
Opening times
Daily 10am–4pm
Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.
Prices
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission |
Free
|
Facilities
Daily 10am–4pm
Overnight camping is not permitted within the grounds of Caer-went Roman Town. This includes tents, camper vans and motorhomes.
Thank you.
Please note the toilets are currently closed.
Directions
Follow signs off A48 between Newport and Chepstow
Caldicot 4km/2.4mls
Route number 73 Newport –Chepstow
NCN Route No.4 (0.3mls/0.4km)
Postcode NP26 5BA.
For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.
