Caerleon is an electoral ward centred on the historic village on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, sitting picturesquely by the River Usk. It is best known for its rich Roman heritage - the amphitheatre, baths and the National Roman Legion Museum are focal points - and the compact, conservation-area character of its streets and riverside, which draws day visitors as well as local shoppers and eateries.
Socially and economically the ward mixes long-standing local businesses, pubs and schools with a cohort of commuters working in Newport and Cardiff; community life is buoyed by arts events, open‑air performances in the amphitheatre and an active local rugby and volunteer scene. Heritage and tourism are important drivers, balanced against residential needs and protection of the village’s historic character.
Postcode districts covering Caerleon
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Cardiff 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Newport 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Weston-super-Mare 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Tonypandy 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Barry 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Cwmbrân 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Chipping Sodbury 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Pontypool 6.7 miles10.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Caerleon Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Ponthir Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Beechwood Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ringland Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- St. Julians Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Alway Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Newport Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Langstone Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Victoria Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llanwern Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Shaftesbury Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Malpas Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Caerleon
NP18 3EY, NP18 3FH, NP18 3DN, NP18 3TN, NP18 3EE, NP18 1BH, NP18 1PE, NP18 3SH, NP18 1AN … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Cardiff Airport 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Newport Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cwmbran Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels in Caerleon Ad
- Tŷ Newport 4
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5
- Holiday Inn Newport 3
- Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor 4
- The Manor House at Celtic Manor 4
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 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 12.4 miles20 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 13 miles20.9 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13 miles21 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 13.3 miles21.4 km