Caerleon and Newport: Roman Fortress and Historic Highlights

Explore the historic Roman fortress town of Caerleon and the highlights of Newport on a full-day tour from Cardiff. Visit the National Roman Legion Museum, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Barracks. See the St. Cadoc’s Church.

Start your day in the historic Roman fortress town of Caerleon. Known as Isca Augusta in Roman times, this site was one of the key military outposts of Roman Britain. It’s also steeped in Arthurian legend as the site of King Arthur’s coronation.

Discover artefacts, interactive exhibits, and immersive reconstructions of Roman life at the National Roman Legion Museum. Learn about the Roman legions and their influence on Britain.

Visit the well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre, sometimes linked to the Round Table legends. Wander through the Roman Barracks and imagine life as a soldier in Roman Britain.

Take a stroll to the medieval St. Cadoc’s Church, associated with early Christianity and Arthurian lore. Enjoy lunch at a cosy local pub or cafe.

In the afternoon, head to the Fourteen Locks Centre, part of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Learn about the impressive engineering of the locks and enjoy a scenic walk along the canal towpath.

Visit the stunning Hans Feibusch murals at the Newport Council House. Feibusch, who fled Nazi Germany in 1933 due to his Jewish heritage, left a significant artistic legacy in the UK, contributing to churches and civic buildings. His Newport murals stand as an example of his dedication to uplifting public spaces with meaningful art.

Visit the iconic Newport Transporter Bridge, one of only a few operational transporter bridges worldwide. If open, take the gondola ride for spectacular views of the River Usk and the surrounding area.

Conclude your tour at the magnificent Tredegar House, the 17th-century home of the influential Morgan family, including Sir Charles Morgan. Explore the stately interiors, gardens, and grounds.