Towns & cities · South Wales
Caerleon
Caerleon — village and community in Newport, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Caerleon, the nearest railway station is Newport, located 3.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Caerleon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,453 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 7,971 people. Address: NP18. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Newport, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.6103°, -2.9558°.
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Summary from the official site
Caerleon is home to one of Britain's three permanent Roman Legionary Fortresses and is believed by some to be the site of King Arthur's Camelot. The town offers a blend of historical significance and modern life, making it an interesting destination for visitors.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Caerleon ( kər-LEE-ən; Welsh: Caerllion) is a town and community in Newport, Wales. Situated on the River Usk, it lies 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Newport city centre, and 5.5 miles (9 km) 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 (c. 1136), and Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote Idylls of the King (1859–1885) while staying in Caerleon.
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Background
History
The town had a number of coaching inns in the early 19th century. A number remain including: The Priory (an abbey was first built here in 1179); the Olde Bull Inn (15th Century); the Hanbury Arms (1565); The Bell (originally built as a chapel in 1814); and the White Hart (a hotel later becoming a pub in 1815).
Description
Caerleon is centred around a small common. Goldcroft Common is the only remaining of the seven commons of Caerleon. Most of the small businesses of Caerleon are near the common as is the Town Hall which has a World War I and World War II memorial garden. Caerleon library is located within the Town Hall and is associated with Newport Central Library. The intersection of High Street and Cross Street is known as The Square. Buildings of note are Saint Cadoc's Church, the National Roman Legion Museum, the Roman Baths Museum, The Mynde, The Priory Hotel, Caerleon Catholic Church and Rectory, Caerleon Endowed School, the Round Tower, the Toll House at Caerleon Bridge, The Malt House, former…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6103, -2.9558
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Caerleon
- Postcode
- NP18
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Phone
- +44 300 111 2 333
- Population
- 7,971
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 3.9 km
- Opening
- We-Sa 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.caerleon.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009261 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Caerleon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aerial view of Caerleon Roman amphitheatre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
Museums · 0.0 km
National Roman Legion Museum
Museums · 0.0 km
St Cadoc's Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Isca Augusta
Hill forts · 0.1 km
Roman temple in Caerleon
Follies · 0.1 km
Roman Garden
Gardens · 0.1 km
The Priory Hotel
Hotels · 0.1 km
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Bodega at The Priory
Farmers’ markets · 0.1 km
War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Caerleon Cenotaph Gardens
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Caerleon is a town in South Wales with a population of 7,971. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 7,971
- Constituency
- Newport East
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Things to see in Caerleon
156 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Caerleon →
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Aqueduct over Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
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Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Aqueduct over Dowlais Brook on Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal — Grade II listed building on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal some 200m S of Two Locks Road in Cwmbran.
📷 3Country parks · South Wales
Beechwood Park
Beechwood Park is a country park in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Caerleon Bridge
Caerleon Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Cemeteries · South Wales
Caerleon Cemetery
Caerleon Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Caerleon Cenotaph Gardens
Caerleon Cenotaph Gardens — War memorial, dating to 1920-01-01.
📷 4Museums · South Wales
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths — archaeological museum in Newport, Wales.
📷 5Golf courses · South Wales
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort — golf, spa and leisure hotel and resort in Newport, south Wales.
📷 5Cemeteries · South Wales
Christchurch Cemetery
Christchurch Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · South Wales
Christchurch viewpoint
Christchurch viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Peter, St Paul and St John
Church of St Peter, St Paul and St John — church in Llantrisant, Monmouthshire, Wales.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Congress Theatre
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📷 3Heritage railways · South Wales
Glebelands Miniature Railway
Glebelands Miniature Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Hill forts · South Wales
Isca Augusta
Isca Augusta — architectural structure in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, UK.
📷 3Stately homes · South Wales
Kemeys Manor
Kemeys Manor — manor house in Kemeys Inferior, Newport, Wales, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
Llanddewi Court
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📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · South Wales
Llandegfedd Reservoir
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📷 3Castles · South Wales
Llangibby Castle
Llangibby Castle — medieval castle in Monmouthshire, Wales.
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📷 4Abbeys & priories · South Wales
Llantarnam Abbey
Llantarnam Abbey — house in Llantarnam, Torfaen, Wales, UK.
📷 5Museums · South Wales
National Roman Legion Museum
National Roman Legion Museum — museum in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.
📷 3Nearby
📷 4Museums · South Wales
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths — archaeological museum in Newport, Wales.
📷 5Museums · South Wales
National Roman Legion Museum
National Roman Legion Museum — museum in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
St Cadoc's Church
St Cadoc's Church — church in Caerleon, Newport, Wales.
📷 4Hill forts · South Wales
Isca Augusta
Isca Augusta — architectural structure in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, UK.
📷 5Follies · South Wales
Roman temple in Caerleon
Roman temple in Caerleon — a temple folly in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · South Wales
Roman Garden
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Where to eat & stay near Caerleon
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
The Priory Hotel
The Priory Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
Coldra Court Hotel
Coldra Court Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South Wales
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: international. 3-star.
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Toby Carvery
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Man of Steel
The Man of Steel — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Ye Olde Murenger House
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📷 7Cafés · South Wales
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caerleon?
- Caerleon is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18), in the parish of Caerleon.
- What is Caerleon?
- Caerleon — village and community in Newport, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Caerleon?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18.
- Is Caerleon a protected site?
- Yes — Caerleon is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Caerleon free to visit?
- Yes, Caerleon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caerleon?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18.