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National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon

National Museum & Exhibition · Monmouthshire, Wales · High Street, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1AE

National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon is a national museum & exhibition in Monmouthshire, Wales. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Free entry; special exhibitions, parking and extras may be charged.
Best time to goCombine with the free Roman baths and amphitheatre nearby.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsFree museum at the Roman fortress of Isca with a Roman garden and dressing-up, near the amphitheatre and barracks.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

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