Caerleon is a compact, riverside village on the western edge of Newport in Wales, best known for its remarkable Roman remains - the fortress of Isca Silurum, a well‑preserved amphitheatre and baths - and the National Roman Legion Museum. Its riverside setting on the River Usk and leafy walking routes make it popular with history enthusiasts and day visitors.
Today Caerleon retains a village atmosphere with independent shops, pubs and an active arts scene, plus strong Arthurian associations that feed local culture and tourism. The local economy is largely residential and visitor‑focused, with many people commuting to Newport or Cardiff for work while enjoying the town’s historic character.
Postcode districts covering Caerleon
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 18.9 miles
- Cardiff 12.1 miles
- Newport 2.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 18.6 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 22.3 miles
- Tonypandy 21.1 miles
- Barry 19 miles
- Cwmbran Central 3.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 3.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 20 miles
- Pontypool 6.3 miles
- Yate 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ponthir Built-up area 1 mile
- St. Julians Parish 1.4 miles
- Beechwood Parish 1.4 miles
- Malpas Parish 1.8 miles
- Shaftesbury Parish 1.8 miles
- Alway Parish 1.9 miles
- Llanfrechfa and Ponthir Ward 2 miles
- Victoria Parish 2 miles
- Ringland Parish 2 miles
- Newport Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Llantarnam Parish 2.3 miles
- Bettws Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Caerleon
NP18 1BU, NP18 3RH, NP18 3XL, NP18 3RP, NP18 3EF, NP18 1BP, NP18 3BZ, NP18 1AX, NP18 1NJ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 19.3 miles
- Cardiff Airport 22.2 miles
- Newport Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Cwmbran Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Caerleon Ad
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 0.7 miles
- Tŷ Newport 4 2 miles
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 2.6 miles
- Newbridge on Usk 4 4 miles
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5 1.5 miles
- New Inn Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Newport 3 2 miles
- Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor 4 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 4.9 miles
Schools in Caerleon
- Caerleon Comprehensive School Secondary
- Caerleon Lodge Hill Primary Primary
- Charles Williams Church In Wales Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli Primary
Local points of interest
- Newport Stadium Stadium 2.9 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 3 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 4 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 6.6 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.6 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 12.1 miles
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 12.6 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.7 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 13 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles