Caerleon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Caerleon Amphitheatre
You can learn about the history of Newport with a trip to Caerleon Amphitheatre. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Principality Stadium
Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.
Cardiff Castle
A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.
Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
Activities
From Cardiff: 3 Amazing Castles, Tintern Abbey & Roman Caerleon
Private Tour: Three Castles, Tintern Abbey and Roman Caerleon
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes
Our pick of the best Caerleon Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
The Bristol Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Caerleon
Caldicot
You'll enjoy the churches and gardens in Caldicot. You might want to make time for a stop at Caldicot Castle and Country Park or Dewstow Gardens & Hidden Grottoes.
Penylan
Penylan is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Adamsdown
If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Principality Stadium or Cardiff International Arena.
Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principality Stadium and Cardiff International Arena.
Rhiwbina
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rhiwbina and you might want to plan a stop by Castell Coch and Principality Stadium while you're in the area.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- Ashton Gate Stadium
- Thornbury Castle
- Rhondda Valley
- Aztec West Business Park
- Tintern Abbey
- SS Great Britain
- BikePark Wales
- University Hospital of Wales