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National Roman Legion Museum website The luxury and bloodshed of life in a Roman fortress Life was hard for a Roman legionary in first-century Wales When he wasn’t cooped up in his barracks or being barked at by a centurion he was out risking his life in skirmishes with ancient Britons one of just three permanent legionary fortresses in Britain He could always hang out with his friends at the fortress 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 immense natatio that once held more than 80,000 gallons of water Thanks to the wonders of film projection you’ll glimpse a Roman soldier still diving the depths today You can also see the cramped rooms where the men slept and stored their weapons – the only Roman legionary barracks still on view in Europe And you can walk through the great north entrance into the most complete Roman amphitheatre in Britain and imagine the din of 6,000 people baying for blood More about Caerleon *Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children **Student photo ID card is required to be shown on entry Blue Light Card holders and HM Armed Forces & Veterans receive 10% off individual admission (not available online) Please read our accessibility guidance for information on how to plan your visit Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths — Access Guide Pay and display car park adjacent to the baths Gift shop at this site offering a range of products and guidebooks Cadw free public WiFi available at this site Site guidebook available to purchase online and in selected visitor centres A video presentation is available at this site Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance The National Roman Legion Museum co-ordinates all education visit bookings for combined Cadw site and museum visits at Caerleon To book your visit please call: 02920 573546 or email learning.romans@museumwales.ac.uk Visit the National Museum website for more information. Foster families, Tempo, Timebanking UK and other Supported Groups: please contact us directly to book your visit: 01633 422518 For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50. on the evening of 9 December.","thumbnailUrl":["https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p0kh3rnq.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1232x1232/p0kh3rnq.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/688xn/p0kh3rnq.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400xn/p0kh3rnq.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2025-01-07T13:21:06.809Z","duration":"PT19S"}Weapon used in robbery and till stolen This video can not be played CloseThis is the moment two people entered a shop and threatened staff with a weapon Gwent Police said the incident took place in Caerleon Road Their faces were covered during the robbery but police hope the individuals clothing or mannerisms seen on the CCTV could lead to them being identified Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionEditor's recommendationsWeapon used in robbery and till stolen Video 00:00:19Weapon used in robbery and till stolen 0:19 Up Next Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 00:01:40Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 1:40 Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 00:01:25Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 1:25 Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster Video 00:01:21Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster 1:21 'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 00:01:20'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 1:20 Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 00:02:54Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 2:54 Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 00:01:32Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 1:32 Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 00:01:11Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 1:11 Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 00:00:50Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 0:50 Ros Atkins on.. 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St Cadoc’s Church in Caerleon is undergoing a major refurbishment aimed at achieving a net-zero carbon footprint This redevelopment has been in discussion for over 20 years and there is a renewed determination to bring the project to life Reverend Sue Pratten took us on a walkthrough of the site to observe the ongoing work (see video) “It’s a massive project and the changes are wide scale It has made such a huge difference already and will make a difference for the future of this church and the community in Caerleon.” and adaptable church that will be fit for the 21st century Many of the church's original features will be repurposed ensuring its rich heritage remains alive while accommodating modern needs Copyright © 2007-2025 The Representative Body of the Church in Wales All Rights Reserved.Registered Charity Number: 1142813