Caerleon Arts Festival, Summer arts festival in Caerleon, Wales
The Caerleon Arts Festival spans across multiple venues in town, featuring musical performances, art exhibitions, dance shows, and literary readings throughout July.
The festival originated in 2003 when Dr Russell Rhys established it near the Roman amphitheater, transforming old stables into what became the Ffwrwm arts centre.
The festival incorporates performances at St Cadocs Church, Shakespeare plays in the Roman amphitheater, and features musicians from different nations at Town Hall.
Free live music and dance performances take place across three stages during the Big Free Weekend, with main locations at Hanbury Quay and Bell Inn marquee.
More than 100 wooden sculptures created by international woodworkers are permanently displayed throughout the village as a result of the festival's artistic initiatives.
Location: Newport
GPS coordinates: 51.60898,-2.95286
Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:56
Isca Augusta
443 m
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
158 m
Wales Open
1.5 km
National Roman Legion Museum
216 m
Hanbury Arms
90 m
St Cadoc's Church
260 m
Caerleon Endowed School
265 m
Caerleon Bridge
199 m
The Mynde
0 m
Roman amphitheatre of Caerleon
296 m
Caerleon Castle
166 m
Church of the Holy Trinity
1.2 km
St Julian's Wood Camp, Christchurch
1.3 km
The Bell Inn PH
576 m
St. Julian's Library
1.3 km
Church House & The Friars
1.3 km
Church of the Holy Spirit
545 m
The Olde Bull Inn PH
112 m
Caerleon Library and Information Centre
402 m
The Priory Hotel
127 m
The Red Lion PH
279 m
Former Caerleon Teacher Training College Building
1.1 km
The Post Office
87 m
Entrance gates and railings of Priory House
251 m
Tower to the south west of, and attached to, The Hanbury Arms
92 m
National Roman Legion Museum
206 m
The Old Toll House
270 m
Lych Gate of the Church of St Cadoc
244 mReviews
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