Caerleon Fortress Roman Baths, Newport, Wales

Caerleon in Wales is the site of the Roman fortress of Isca. As part of that fortress, the Romans built a bath house and exercise facility. The ruins of that facility can be seen by visitors at the excellent Roman Baths Museum in Caerleon (see below).

Museum entrance

Outdoor Swimming Pool

Upon entering the Roman Baths Museum, the visitor encounters the natatio (outdoor swimming pool) used by the Roman Second Augustan Legion. A projection system has been used to recreate the water (see below) and swimming Romans. The Fortress Baths exhibition also includes interactive computer games.

A projection system recreates the water

Evidence of the ancient Romans, including a footprint frozen in time (see below), can be viewed by visitors.

Footprint frozen in time from the Roman period

Other areas of the bath house (see below) including the apodyterium (heated changing rooms) and frigidarium (cold plunge pools) are on view for visitors.

Apodyterium (heated changing rooms) and frigidarium (cold plunge pools)

Access – Getting There

The Roman Baths Museum is located on the High Street in Caerleon, Wales. Parking is available in the Bull Inn car park in front of the museum.

Visitors to the Roman Baths may also want to visit the other Roman sites in what was once the Roman settlement of Isca. These include the nearby Caerleon Amphitheatre, Caerleon Roman Barracks, and the Roman Legionary Museum. Also within easy driving distance are Raglan Castle and White Castle.

High Street
Caerleon
Newport
NP18 1AE
Tel: 01633 422518
Caerleon Map

Accommodation

There are many hotels and B&B’s to choose from in nearby Cardiff. Some recommended places are the four-star Cardiff Marriott Hotel, The Royal Hotel Cardiff, which also has four stars, and the Hilton Cardiff.

See here for a listing of hotel accommodation in Cardiff.

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