Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths

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Imagine the life of a Roman legionary in first-century Wales. In between skirmishes with ancient Britons he would have come here to Caerleon (then known as 'Isca'), one of just three permanent legionary fortresses in Britain, to hang out at the baths or take a stroll to the amphitheatre to watch the gladiators. Inside a modern covered building in today’s Caerleon you can still explore the remains of the open-air swimming pool, with the most complete Roman amphitheatre in Britain only a short walk away. You can also see the foundations of the cramped rooms where the men slept and stored their weapons – the only Roman legionary barracks still on view in Europe. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for unexpected closures, opening times, events, and site facilities.