Venta Silurum — Attraction in Caerwent

There was no entry charge . Plenty of free parking at the visitor car park. We didnt see any bins in the toilets or car park but there was a rubbish skip . Immaculate village & car park. No litter at all ( Why cant English villages & towns be this tidy ? ). The toilets were open on our visit - very clean . There is a covered seated area for inclement weather . Lots of clean , readable information boards with QR code facility , detailing the Roman period locally , plus details about the local Silures Tribe whose capital was here . Text in Welsh & English on the boards . We took an O.S. 1/25000 map to keep ourselves orientated but the info boards display the concession paths around the site. Locals were very Friendly , several people greeted us. Amazing state of preservation of stonework . After all the rain weve had , sturdy footwear is useful on the grassy areas but we didnt encounter any seriously deep mud. More toilets in the village - clean & tidy , next door is a covered bus shelter. Sadly we didnt use the Coach & horses as wed had a huge breakfast on our journey but it looked very inviting. Our favourite areas were on the high walls to the East , the South ( with views down the beautiful valley to the West ) & the Western wall . We felt it was like being on Hadrians Wall. There are grass paths on top of & below the walls . A short walk uphill from the South gate brings you out at the village toilets , with a short walk to the Church of St Stephen & St Tathan. The Churchyard is beautifully kept . Interior of the Church is very peaceful , with some interesting stone artefacts , a Mosaic & Roman Altars in the porch ( there is a card reader donation facility in the Church ). We will definitely return to visit the site again & to walk in this lovely area . On our return journey , we looked for Family gifts & had tea , coffee , cakes at the well stocked , nearby Chepstow...

Caerwent Roman Town is a captivating site for history enthusiasts. The visible remains of streets and defensive walls offer a unique glimpse into Roman life. Exploring the site at my own pace was enjoyable, and the peaceful surroundings made for a pleasant experience. Informative signs helped me learn about the different areas. Whilst not all the structures are well preserved, it is still a fascinating place to visit for those interested in...

Free parking and free entry. The Roman town covers a huge area. The areas with exposed walls are linked together via footpaths. There are interpretation boards installed at various locatons. Whilst there are only the remains of buildings to look at where these have been uncovered, the size of the area covered does make it interesting, especially if you are interested...