National Roman Legion Museum

High Street
Caerleon
Blaenau Gwent
NP18 1AE
Wales

Website

www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/roman/

E-mail

post@nmgw.ac.uk

Telephone

01633 423 134

Fax

01633 422 869

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Almost 2000 years ago, the Roman Empire dominated the civilised world. Britain was its furthest outpost and, in AD 75, a fortress was founded at Caerleon which would guard the region for over 200 years. Today, at the Roman Legionary Museum Caerleon, you will learn what made the Romans a formidable force. You'll see how they lived, slept and ate; how they marched and practised for battle; which gods they worshipped, and which jewels they wore and valued. Children visiting in the holidays can dress up in Roman costume and take part in all sorts of activities, and they can visit the nearby Amphitheatre where specators watched real Gladiators battle to death. How did it feel to be a Roman soldier? Find out at the Roman Legionary Museum Caerleon. The Capricorn Centre is an exciting addition for schools and families. Step back in time into a full-size barrack room, try on a replica suit of armour, see how food was prepared, peel away the centuries to explore the life of a legionary soldier.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Open: Mon-Sat 10.00-18.00, Sun 14.00-18.00
(1 November-31 March Closes 16.30)
Open Bank holidays except Christmas Period

Closed over Christmas.

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Education Resources
 Links

High Street
Caerleon
Blaenau Gwent
NP18 1AE
Wales

Website

www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/roman/

E-mail

post@nmgw.ac.uk

Telephone

01633 423 134

Fax

01633 422 869

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Weapons and War

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Specialist publications on collections available

High Street
Caerleon
Blaenau Gwent
NP18 1AE
Wales

Website

www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/roman/

E-mail

post@nmgw.ac.uk

Telephone

01633 423 134

Fax

01633 422 869

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Hoops and Hearts Workshop

11 February 2012

In this workshop learn how to make gorgeous willow hoops and hearts. Workshops provided by ‘Out to Learn Willow’.

When

2-4pm

Admission

Workshop £15, includes all material and refreshments. Pre-booking essential.

Roman Soldier Workshops

13 February 2012

Let your little soldier have a taste of life as a Roman Legionary. Have a go at activities such as sword practice and marching and get a certificate when you leave the army.

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£2 per child.

Roman Soldier Workshops

14 February 2012

Let your little soldier have a taste of life as a Roman Legionary. Have a go at activities such as sword practice and marching and get a certificate when you leave the army.

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£2 per child.

Roman Soldier Workshops

15 February 2012

Let your little soldier have a taste of life as a Roman Legionary. Have a go at activities such as sword practice and marching and get a certificate when you leave the army.

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£2 per child.

Roman Soldier Workshops

16 February 2012

Let your little soldier have a taste of life as a Roman Legionary. Have a go at activities such as sword practice and marching and get a certificate when you leave the army.

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£2 per child.

Roman Soldier Workshops

17 February 2012

Let your little soldier have a taste of life as a Roman Legionary. Have a go at activities such as sword practice and marching and get a certificate when you leave the army.

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£2 per child.

St David’s Day – Festival of Wales

26 February 2012

Explore the makings of Wales in our St David’s Day celebration, with Celtic face painting, storytelling and hands-on Welsh cake making.

When

11am-4pm

High Street
Caerleon
Blaenau Gwent
NP18 1AE
Wales

Website

www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/roman/

E-mail

post@nmgw.ac.uk

Telephone

01633 423 134

Fax

01633 422 869

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Boxes, objects and other kit

The Caerleon Challenge

http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/1106/

This multimedia resource for schools focuses on the Fortress Baths, Caerleon. It is aimed at Year 3 children studying the Romans as part of their history curriculum.
The structured Microsoft PowerPoint presentation allows children to navigate through the tasks, and links to a multimedia resource bank provided by NMGW and CADW. It includes drawings, photos, video, virtual reality scenes and interactive drag-and-drop activities.
Tasks also link to web sites and history related books to assist children. The resource supports a visit to Roman Caerleon. NMGW also offer loan boxes to schools, containing replicas of items found at the Fortress Baths.

Creator

  • The National Museum and Galleries of Wales
  • CADW
  • Newport LEA

How to obtain

Available as a free downloadable zip file from the website.

High Street
Caerleon
Blaenau Gwent
NP18 1AE
Wales

Website

www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/roman/

E-mail

post@nmgw.ac.uk

Telephone

01633 423 134

Fax

01633 422 869

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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