Caerleon, Newport

Name: Caerleon
Address: Newport, United Kingdom

#38 among attractions in Newport

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Facts and practical information

Caerleon is a town and community in Newport, Wales. Situated on the River Usk, it lies 5 miles northeast of Newport city centre, and 5.5 miles southeast of Cwmbran. Caerleon is of archaeological importance, being the site of a notable Roman legionary fortress, Isca Augusta, and an Iron Age hillfort. Close to the remains of Isca Augusta are the National Roman Legion Museum and the Roman Baths Museum. The town also has strong historical and literary associations: Geoffrey of Monmouth elevated the significance of Caerleon as a major centre of British history in his Historia Regum Britanniae, and Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote Idylls of the King while staying in Caerleon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°36'39"N, 2°57'32"W

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Caerleon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths, National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon Bridge, St Cadoc's Church.

~1140 ftE
Museum, Archaeological museum, Historical place
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths, Newport
6 min walk • The Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths museum is a historical site located in the town of Caerleon, South Wales. Near to the city of Newport, it is run by the Welsh historic environment service Cadw.
~870 ftE
Museum, Archaeological museum, Specialty museum
National Roman Legion Museum, Newport
5 min walk • The National Roman Legion Museum is a museum in Caerleon, near Newport, south-east Wales. It is one of three Roman sites in Caerleon, along with the Baths museum and the open-air ruins of the amphitheatre and barracks.
~1910 ftSE
Bridge
Caerleon Bridge, Newport
10 min walk • Caerleon Bridge is a bridge crossing of the River Usk at Caerleon in the city of Newport, Wales, carrying the B4236 road from Caerleon-ultra-Pontem into Caerleon itself.
~820 ftE
Church
St Cadoc's Church, Newport
4 min walk • St Cadoc's Church is a Church in Wales church located in Caerleon, Newport, Wales and is Grade II* listed. It is one of many buildings associated with the travels of St Cadoc. Caerleon is the historically important site of the Roman legionary fortress of Isca Augusta.
~1820 ftSE
Nightlife
Hanbury Arms, Newport
9 min walk • The Hanbury Arms is a Grade II listed public house on Caerleon High Street, near Newport, Wales. The historical significance of the Hanbury Arms is that it is famous for being visited frequently by Alfred, Lord Tennyson in 1856, where he began writing Idylls of the King from the building, with its riverside views.
~180 ftS
Roman amphitheater in lush surrounds
Isca Augusta, Newport
1 min walk • Isca, variously specified as Isca Augusta or Isca Silurum, was the site of a Roman legionary fortress and settlement or vicus, the remains of which lie beneath parts of the present-day suburban village of Caerleon in the north of the city of Newport in South Wales.
1 miW
Bridge
St. Julian's railway bridge, Newport
27 min walk • The St. Julian's railway bridge is a crossing of the River Usk close to the city of Newport, South Wales. and currently carries the Welsh Marches Line across the river in a north—south direction.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Coldra, Newport
33 min walk • Coldra is an area within the electoral ward of Ringland, Newport, Wales. It lies between The Coldra Roundabout and Ringland, Newport.
1.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Barnardtown, Newport
41 min walk • Barnardtown is a small area to the east of Newport Bridge in the city of Newport. It is roughly bounded by Duckpool Road, Church Road and Caerleon Road. It lies within the electoral ward of Saint Julian's and to the west is Riverside.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bulmore, Newport
17 min walk • Bulmore or Bullmoor is the name give to a hamlet or cluster of houses in the south-east of Caerleon ward of the city of Newport, South Wales. The name is derived from the Welsh Y Pwll Mawr meaning The Large Pool.
~680 ftE
Universities and schools
Caerleon Endowed School, Newport
4 min walk • Caerleon Endowed School, dates from 1724. At that point, the house was a junior school that was funded by a bequest from Charles Williams. The school became part of the state education system in 1948 under the 1944 Education Act. The school was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1951.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Caerleon?

Nearby attractions include Isca Augusta, Newport (1 min walk), Caerleon Endowed School, Newport (4 min walk), St Cadoc's Church, Newport (4 min walk), National Roman Legion Museum, Newport (5 min walk).

How to get to Caerleon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Caerleon:

Bus

Caerleon Town Hall • Lines: 27, 28 (3 min walk)
Westgate Court • Lines: 27, 28 (4 min walk)