Event:Saturnalia

National Roman Legion Museum

Join us to celebrate Saturnalia, the Roman winter festival. 

Meet a Gladiator and Roman Soldier and find out how the Romans would have celebrated the festival.  Have a go at making  a 'Calennig' and discover more about this festive tradition, then take it with you to decorate your own home!

While you’re here, take a look and browse around the Caerleon Christmas Craft & Food Market held at Caerleon Town Hall and enjoy carols around the Christmas tree.

Information

7 December 2024, 11am-4pm
Cost Free
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Plan your visit

Opening Hours

Our opening hours are changing for the winter season.

From Monday 4 November until 28 February 2025, we will be open 10am – 4pm every day.

Address

Caerleon, Nr Newport
NP18 1AE

Map & How to Get Here

Parking

Parking is either on Broadway (next to the amphitheatre), Museum Street (limited parking) or off High Street, adjacent to the Baths. Cycle stands are available at the amphitheatre.

Visting by public transport, bike or foot?

You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

Eat, drink, shop

  • The Gallery has no facility for refreshments but there are number of catering outlets in Caerleon town centre.
     
  • The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic, while there’s nowhere to eat these within the museum, there are areas outside which make for a nice spot. 

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