Open-air theatres · South Wales
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre
In or near Caerleon.
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre — a open-air theatre in wales south.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 3.7 km
- Free entry
About
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is a open-air theatre located in wales south. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon, Newport, Wales
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Official information
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is a historic site that showcases the remains of a Roman amphitheatre, believed to be one of the best-preserved in Britain. Visitors can explore the impressive structure and learn about its significance in Roman history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is an open-air theatre located in South Wales. It is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in Britain, showcasing the significance of Roman military and civilian life in the region. The site is managed by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the scale and design of this ancient structure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6081, -2.9569
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Caerleon
- Postcode
- NP18 1AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 3.7 km
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q2844398 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre?
- Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1AY), in the parish of Caerleon.
- What is Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre?
- Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre — a open-air theatre in wales south.
- How do I get to Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1AY.
- Who owns Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre?
- Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is owned by Cadw.
- Is Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre a protected site?
- Yes — Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1AY.