Name: Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
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Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall

Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 6NN, UK

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Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall Housesteads is Britain’s most complete Roman fort, standing on the dramatic Whin Sill escarpment, flanked by stretches of Hadrian’s Wall. he fort and museum are uphill from the car park, where the National Trust visitor centre offers an introduction to the site and a café.

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.

Price starts from £10.90 for Adults, £6.80 for Children and £17.70 for Family(1 adult). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Things to See and Do at Housesteads Roman Fort: Housesteads is Britain’s most complete Roman fort. Visit, and you can enjoy astonishing views of Hadrian’s Wall, explore Roman history in a hands-on museum, and spend time discovering the rugged Northumberland landscape. Below are some of the highlights you can enjoy when visiting Housesteads.
Explore an amazing Roman Fort: Imagine what life was like for the 800 soldiers living and working at Housesteads in the Roman period. The fort's original name was Vercovicium, meaning 'the place of the effective fighters'.
See astonishing views of Hadrian's Wall: Look east from the north wall of the fort, and you will see Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing proudly in the rugged Northumberland National Park.
Have some Family Fun: Children can dress up, touch replicas of Roman objects and explore the exhibition and fort with the help of Felix the Roman soldier.
Discover magical creatures: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
Museum: A fascinating collection of Roman finds can be seen at Housesteads, some returning to the fort for the first time in hundreds of years. See Roman altars, dedication stones, jewellery, tools and weapons, which all give us a snapshot of life 2,000 years ago. Please note the museum is step free.
Discover the Visitor Centre: Housesteads is run jointly by English Heritage and the National Trust, and entry is free to members of both organisations. You will find a warm welcome at the National Trust Visitor Centre. It's a great spot for a restorative hot drink or a local homemade snack.

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Parking: Housesteads Roman Fort car park is run by Northumberland National Park. Parking costs £3 for up to 3 hours, then £2 per additional hour. Pay on exit or within 48 hours online at www.parkwithease.co.uk.
Food And Drink: A cafe run by the National Trust is available in the visitor centre. Snacks, ice creams, and hot and cold drinks are available from the English Heritage gift shop.
Toilets: Male and female, including accessible toilets and baby changing in the National Trust toilets. There are also portable toilets available at the museum.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the fort, on a short lead. Assistance dogs welcome.

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Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall:

Adult: from £10.90.
Child: from £6.80.
Under 5s: Free.
Senior: from £10.00.
Student: from £10.00.
Family (1 adult): from £17.70.
Family (2 adults): from £28.60.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/housesteads-roman-fort-hadrians-wall/housestead-tickets/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 6NN, UK

Post Code: NE47 6NN

Council: Northumberland

County: Northumberland

Road Access: Bardon Mill 4 miles.
Bus Access: The AD122 Hadrian's Wall Bus runs from Hexham Train Station to Haltwhistle daily. This service stops at Housesteads Roman Fort. 20% off admission to Housesteads with a valid AD122 bus ticket. Take a look at the timetable.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Housesteads Roman Fort at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network. There are bike racks available at this site.
Parking: Housesteads Roman Fort car park is run by Northumberland National Park. Parking costs £3 for up to 3 hours, then £2 per additional hour. Pay on exit or within 48 hours online at www.parkwithease.co.uk.