Caerleon Wales

Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion / Caerleon Roman For…    

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(683) · Historical landmark in Newport, United Kingdom
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Frigidarium, tepidarium, caldarium and natatio. Sounds like one of Harry Potter’s spells! In fact, they describe the wide range of facilities on offer to the Second Augustan Legion and other residents at …
Frigidarium, tepidarium, caldarium and natatio. Sounds like one of Harry Potter’s spells! In fact, they describe the wide range of facilities on offer to the Second Augustan Legion and other residents at their state-of-the-art leisure complex. We are talking heated changing rooms, a series of cold and warm baths, covered exercise rooms and even an open-air swimming pool. Roman Britain wasn’t that bad at all if you were a Roman. Leisure time was important and Caerleon – or Isca as it was known in Roman times – had it all laid out. Your average resident liked nothing better after a relaxing bathe and swim than to head off to the nearby amphitheatre for a bit of blood and gore. Ringside seats would have been rather a messy affair as gladiator and beast fought tooth and claw for their lives. The remains on view at Caerleon provide the visitor with a vivid picture of life in second-century Roman Britain.

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Feb 28, 2025
I took my 11yr old daughter as we are currently doing a project on the Romans. The museum was free and absolutely fantastic - the range of items they had were great. We really enjoyed seeing the Roma…Full review by Chris H
Dec 22, 2024
A truly amazing experience! So much history & knowledge. Friendly & helpful staff - very informative. For anyone interested in history and in particular the Romans I would highly recommed a visit.Full review by solsC7912DA
Aug 20, 2024
The Baths museum was great. Good size for small kids not to get bored but plenty of information for the adults and very interesting. Amazing piece of history preserved in a small Welsh town.Full review by aa2wales

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It's best to look on the Cadw website - cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerleon-roman-fortress-and-baths/?lang=en
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