North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Caerleon

Caerleon is a town in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 8,747 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches and 15 parks. The must-see places are Caerleon Castle (1 km), Newport Castle (4 km) and Pencoed Castle (8 km).

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Caerleon, North Somerset
Caerleon, North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Caerleon at a glance

Location
North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 8,747
Coordinates
51.6095° N, 2.9538° W
Places within 50 km
190 (190 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Caerleon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Caerleon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Caerleon

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caerleon. The closest is Caerleon Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caerleon

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caerleon. The closest is Mynydd Twyn-glas (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Caerleon

72 churches within 100 km of Caerleon. The closest is Newport Castle (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Caerleon

19 parks within 100 km of Caerleon. The closest is Newport Wetlands (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Caerleon

11 treks within 100 km of Caerleon. The closest is Gordano Round (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Caerleon

9 museums within 100 km of Caerleon. The closest is Llancaiach-fawr (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Caerleon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caerleon
  2. 1 km Caerleon Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  3. 9 km Llangibby Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  4. 11 km Pencoed Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  5. 11 km Newport Wetlands · park, North Somerset
  6. 8 km Newport Castle · church, North Somerset
  7. 4 km Back to Caerleon

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From travellers near Caerleon

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How to reach Caerleon

    All places near Caerleon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caerleon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5691Caerleon Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4774Mynydd Twyn-glas (14 km)
    Churches4672Newport Castle (4 km)
    Parks1519Newport Wetlands (9 km)
    Treks911Gordano Round (26 km)
    Museums39Llancaiach-fawr (29 km)
    Caves35Banwell Hill (40 km)
    Other attractions24West Usk Lighthouse (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Baitur Raheem Mosque (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Puxton Park (35 km)
    Beaches & coast33Black Nore Lighthouse (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Llangorse Lake (52 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (48 km)

    Caerleon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caerleon?

    Caerleon Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Newport Castle (church, about 4 km), Pencoed Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Llangibby Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Newport Wetlands (park, about 9 km), Rhiwderin Camp (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Caerleon?

    190 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 15 parks, 9 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Caerleon?

    Caerleon Castle, about 1 km by road; Pencoed Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caerleon?

    Mynydd Twyn-glas, about 14 km by road; Mynydd Machen (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Caerleon?

    Newport Castle, about 4 km by road; St Illtyd's Church (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caerleon?

    Start in Caerleon, visit Caerleon Castle, then Llangibby Castle, then Pencoed Castle, then Newport Wetlands, then Newport Castle, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caerleon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Caerleon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Caerleon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Caerleon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.