# National Roman Legion Museum, Newport — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step back 2,000 years at this fascinating Caerleon museum showcasing life in a Roman fortress through authentic military artifacts and interactive displays. Accessible venue with parking and full facilities for families. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/newport/attractions/national-roman-legion-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # National Roman Legion Museum High Street, Caerleon [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1214842500922782357&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Lyndhurst](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104313695052975713091) **In short:** National Roman Legion Museum is a museum in Newport, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 766 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About National Roman Legion Museum Step back 2,000 years at this fascinating Caerleon museum showcasing life in a Roman fortress through authentic military artifacts and interactive displays. Accessible venue with parking and full facilities for families. ## What's nearby - Well Pharmacy next door - St Cadoc's Church next door - Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths next door - The Priory next door - Caerleon Amphitheatre 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [James Rattray](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102626684476152581368/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolutely top class Roman history experience. The best preserved Roman barracks that can be freely accessed in the whole of Europe. Followed 100 m away. by Britain's best preserved amphitheater. The excellent Village Bakery for snack lunch, 100 m beyond the museum. The Roman Legion Museum, is a brilliant way to end the tour, it so cleverly caters for all ages. Lots for the children, young and older adults. Today we were privileged to see the crochet spectacular of flowers in honour of the Goddess Floralia. Just a pity it runs for such a short time. · via Google [Ivan Martín](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114851301583261012916/reviews) ★★★★★ It,s free, nice staff ,lot's of useful information and interesting items explained with care, they have a shop with affordable gifts, specially recommend the roman guide of the city for 4'95£, really helpful to navigate around the area. They also have something i had never seen before, a recreation of a roman garden ..awesome. · via Google [Michele](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114498434566564352692/reviews) ★★★★★ Small free museum which was a lovely. School trip was in progress with lots of very well behaved little ones enjoying the museum. My one disappointment was the "accessible" toilet facilities which was cramped and I found the wooden romanesque seat inaccessible and unsanitary. · via Google [Mark Fordham](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115400929579243121520/reviews) ★★★★★ Been a big fan of the Roman Empire for a while now so took my kids to the Museum To try and install so of that joy I get. Museum is amazing, so ma artefacts on display along with an incredible narrative of the site making it really interesting and insightful. Staff were lovely and help too · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4871e7a9679c7883:0x10dbfcd16d8cb295!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum features a fascinating collection of Roman artifacts, including intricate glassware, pottery, and jewelry, along with a well-maintained Roman garden and interactive exhibits. They also highlight the free entry and the knowledgeable, friendly staff who provide excellent information. Others mention the museum is wheelchair accessible and offers activities for children, such as trying on Roman armor. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** High Street, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1AE [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.6100949%2C-2.9553353) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (766 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Newport [More attractions in Newport](https://staycation.co.uk/newport/attractions) ★ 4.6 (766 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.museumwales.ac.uk/roman/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [029 20573550](tel:02920573550) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Newport **Postcode** NP18 1AE **Plus Code** 9C3VJ26V+2V [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4871e7a9679c7883:0x10dbfcd16d8cb295!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4871e7a9679c7883:0x10dbfcd16d8cb295!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4871e7a9679c7883:0x10dbfcd16d8cb295!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Newport Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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National Roman Legion Museum suits all ages. ### Is National Roman Legion Museum wheelchair accessible? National Roman Legion Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at National Roman Legion Museum? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact National Roman Legion Museum? 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