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Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall Admission Ticket

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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4.2 / 5 from 49 reviews on Viator

Per booking
Up to 15 people
Language
English
Rating on Viator
4.2 / 5 · 49 reviews

About this tour

Housesteads is Britain’s most complete Roman fort, standing on the dramatic Whin Sill escarpment, flanked by stretches of Hadrian’s Wall.

Discover the stories of the fort and its people in an interactive exhibition. Find out how soldiers and their families lived on this wild northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Kids will love dressing up, handling replicas of Roman objects and exploring the exhibition and fort with the help of Felix the Roman soldier.

The fort and museum are an uphill walk from the car park.

Accessibility, as stated by the supplier

  • Stroller accessible

Limits the supplier notes

  • Steep sections
“Wheelchair Access - Limited access to site (companion recommended). 750-metre walk up a steep gradient. Disabled parking availabile at the top of the hill. Please enquire at the information centre in the bottom cat park to arrange disabled parking.”The supplier’s own words

Meeting point: Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall.

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Itinerary

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    Visit the historic Housesteads Roman Fort with a pre-booked entrance ticket. Set on an escarpment and flanked by dramatic stretches of Hadrian's Wall, uncover the lives of the self-sufficient soldiers who lived here. Stand on the edge of a formidable empire and take in awe-inspiring 360-degree vantage points. During your visit of the site, imagine what life was like for the 800 soldiers living and working here during the Roman period. Learn about every aspect of their life including clothing, tools, weaponry, religious beliefs, and medicine. See the barracks block, hospital, Commander's House, granaries, and communal toilets. Then, head into the museum to visit the mini-cinema. See the fort brought to life in film with stunning recreations of the original Roman buildings and meet Felix, the character who guides younger visitors around. Next, discover the fascinating collection of Roman finds to give you a snapshot of life, 2000 years ago. See Roman altars, dedication stones, jewellery, tools and weapons, all excavated from the fort. Look out for the impressive winged statue, Victory, a wonderful example of classical sculpture found lying in the landscape around the fort. Finally, take the Housesteads Trail covering some of the most tranquil parts of Northumberland National Park. Run wild in 5 acres, dress-up as a Roman soldier and play a game of 'I spy' on the edge of the Roman Empire.

Know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair Access - Limited access to site (companion recommended). 750-metre walk up a steep gradient. Disabled parking availabile at the top of the hill. Please enquire at the information centre in the bottom cat park to arrange disabled parking.

Included

  • Entry Ticket

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Location & contact

Area
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Meeting point
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Address
Haydon Bridge, NE47 6NN
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