National Roman Legion Museum, Wales
The National Roman Legion Museum is part of the National Museums of Wales.
Roman Wales was the farthest point west that the Roman Empire in Roman Britain extended to, and as a defence point the fortress at Caerleon, built in 75 AD, was one of only three Roman Legionary fortresses in Roman Britain. It was operational for just over 200 years.
The National Roman Legion Museum lies inside what remains of the fortress, and contains many artefacts from the period of Isca Augusta of Legio II Augusta from Roman currency to uniforms.
The Ruins of the fortress include the most complete amphitheatre in Britain.
Today at Caerleon you can learn what made the Romans a formidable force. Visitors can see exhibitions and artefacts that show how they lived, fought, worshipped and died.
The museum also includes a beautiful Roman Garden.
Opening Times
10am–5pm Monday–Saturday
2pm–5pm Sunday
Visit website for more information
Ticket Prices
Admission is Free
Visit website for more information
Disabled Facilities
Visit website for more information
More Information
Telephone:
01633 423 134
Visit website for more information
Location Map
Caerleon,
Newport,
Gwent,
Wales
Hotels & Accommodation
|
Celtic Manor Resort
Gwent, NP18 2YB Distance: 1.2 miles |
|
Holiday Inn NEWPORT
Newport, NP18 2YG Distance: 1.4 miles |
|
Hilton Newport
Newport, NP18 2LX Distance: 1.5 miles |
Nearest Attractions
|
|
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales Distance: 12.2 miles |
|
|
Raglan Castle
Monmouthshire, Wales Distance: 12.0 miles |
|
|
Caerphilly Castle
Mid Glamorgan, Wales Distance: 11.6 miles |
|
|
Abertillery & District Museum
Market Street A Abertillery Gwent Distance: 11.3 miles |
|
|
Dewstow Gardens & Grottoes
Caerwent Caldicot, Monmouthshire, Wales Distance: 7.9 miles |
Top Attractions
|
|
London Science Museum
Exhibition Road South Kensington London UK Distance: 119.9 miles |
|
|
National Gallery
Trafalgar Square, London Distance: 121.8 miles |
|
|
British Museum
Great Russell Street London Distance: 121.9 miles |
|
|
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road London Distance: 119.8 miles |
|
|
Tate Modern Art Gallery
Bankside London Distance: 123.0 miles |