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Well-preserved oval mound that once hosted gladiatorial combat and military processions. This amphitheater was built for the Roman forces at Isca around AD 90 and would have seated around 6000 spectators!
Well-preserved oval mound that once hosted gladiatorial combat and military processions. This amphitheater was built for the Roman forces at Isca around AD 90 and would have seated around 6000 spectators!
Imagine standing here nearly 2000 years ago, preparing to enter a stadium filled with 6000 spectators!  Maybe you were parading after a successful military campaign, or perhaps you were here to fight for your life in gladiatorial combat.  Either way, it was a big moment in your life!
Well-preserved oval mound that once hosted gladiatorial combat and military processions.  This amphitheater was built for the Roman forces at Isca around AD 90 and would have seated around 6000 spectators!

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Top hotels in Caerleon

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

4 out of 5
Broad Street Bristol England
The price is ฿3,383 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,383
฿4,060 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,226 reviews)
Peaceful as pedestrianised area

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Clayton Hotel Bristol City
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,011 reviews)
Everything’s good..

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Angel Hotel
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
College Green Bristol England
The price is ฿3,433 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,433
฿4,120 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,241 reviews)
Centrally located so close to all the action.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Mollie's Motel & Diner

Mollie's Motel & Diner

3.5 out of 5
Cribbs Causeway Bristol England
The price is ฿2,417 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,417
฿2,901 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,200 reviews)
Everything excellent clean and comfortable. The only exception was a non working above sink lamp, a shower head holder that did not hold the shower head in place.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Mollie's Motel & Diner
The Bristol Hotel

The Bristol Hotel

4 out of 5
Prince Street Bristol England
The price is ฿4,011 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,011
฿4,814 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,035 reviews)
DISAPPOINTED. We have stayed at The Bristol Hotel numerous times and loved it. This time however was horrendous. There was a wedding downstairs which is fine, but the whole room was vibrating. mentioned this to room service which stated it doesn't go on for long, it did. The windows were like paper, ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Bristol Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

3.5 out of 5
Bristol Airport Bristol England
The price is ฿4,035 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
฿4,035
฿4,842 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,595 reviews)
The bed was extremely hard so hardly slept . Which rather wasted the benefit of staying there before an earlyish flight . They must have changed the beds as we have stayed a few times before and don’t recall this issue

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Caerleon

The coolest "bridge" I have ever "driven" across!  Drive aboard and take flight over the River Usk in this 110 year old engineering marvel.  Only six of these historic bridges remain in operation, and the Newport Bridge is the longest with a 196m span (645ft).

A modern highway bridge passes nearby, so these days the bridge operates as a novelty.  Show up on either side, and the operator will come pick you up!  You can also climb the steps and walk across the 54m

Pillgwenlly

Pillgwenlly might not have many top sights, but Newport Docks and Newport Transporter Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pillgwenlly
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Penylan

Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penylan
University Hospital of Wales gardens

Heath

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Cardiff Golf Club and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.

Heath
CARDIFF, WALES - AUG 10 : Lighthouse in Roath Park commemorating Captain Scotts ill-fated voyage to the Antartic in Cardiff on august 2019

Roath

4/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
Cardiff Castle in Spring. The daffodils, the national emblem of Wales bloom in Sophia Gardens and border the castle walls creating a very Welsh landscape

Adamsdown

4/5(19 area reviews)

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 Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre.

Adamsdown
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Splott

Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.

Splott


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