Explore Roman Caerleon

The Romans knew a thing or two about location - and the established a Legionary Fortress at Caerleon (Isca to the Romans) at a key cross point on the River Usk. The Legio II Augusta were based here 75 to 300AD.

A visit to Caerleon has to include the Legionary Museum, the Roman Baths, the Barracks and the Ampitheatre, which together will help to create a picture of what it was like to live here as a Roman soldier, or one of the camp followers.

However, Caerleon has a much deeper past to explore, with a castle, The Priory Hotel in the centre of the village dating back to the 12th century, and links to the King Arthur myths. There are some great shops and places to stop and absorb the atmosphere of this ancient community.

By the way, if you want to see the best Roman Walls in the UK (according to guides at Hadrian's Wall), then stop off in Caerwent, the Roman market town, established in around 75AD, another great place to explore the Roman way of life.