Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum

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Address: Bardon Mill Haydon Bridge , Hexham NE47 6NN, NBL, GB

Phone: 01434 344363

State: NBL

City: Hexham

Zip Code: NE47 6NN

opening times

Monday: 10:00-18:00
Tuesday: 10:00-18:00
Wednesday: 10:00-18:00
Thursday: 10:00-18:00
Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: 10:00-18:00
Sunday: 10:00-18:00

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Great place to visit. Fantastic Roman Fort  with a museum of all the artefacts found on site. Lots of information boards describing each area and what it was used for. The staff are all so friendly and knowledgeable. When we visited there was an art exhibition on site which was fabulous. Free for English Heritage and National Trust members although you still have to pay for parking, which cost us £4. There's a cafe on site with cakes, pastries and hot and cold drinks.  The site is also dog friendly. It's worth putting on some good waterproof shoes with decent grips.

The site was fabulous and the museum was informative and well laid out, if small. We came this time to see the artwork which was, well, just a bit mad, but great to get and impression of the height of the fort in its heyday. All staff welcoming and chatty but not pushy. Dog friendly!Visited onPublic holidayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo

Great and accessible place along Hadrian’s Wall to go by car and public transport at certain times of year. The visitor centre is a little small so would advise going at a less busy time but when the weather is fine as it is a c.10 minute walk from the car park and bus stop. There are a few mile castles, etc. nearby so great place to base yourself if you want to see several landmarks along a relatively short distance.

You cannot fail to be amazed at the ingenuity of the Romans in building this hillside Fort.  Although busy you can find a quiet space to contemplate how it must have felt to have been part of this community.  Information boards and the small museum were great in explaining and illustrating the various areas of the fort

A nice walk up from the car park to the visitor centre and museum passed all the sheep. The museum was very informative and the Roman Fort itself was good but unfortunately for us it was raining so the views weren't great and rushed around a bit. There are lovely walks you can do along Hadrian's wall from here too. Toilets are situated by the car park and cafe, so don't forget to go before you walk up

Stunning scenery and a must for a history buff. Follow a guided tour for half an hour, it's well worth it. The knowledge of the guide is first class.

Great Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall. Enough ruins survive to be able to give a vivid idea as to what a Roman fort would have been like. Very helpful staff available to answer any questions. Handy museum gift shop next to this which is a good source of information.

Fabulous place for a day out.  This is the last place you can walk on Hadrians Wall according to the chap on the gate..Free to English Heritage and National Trust members. Carpark is payable though and when we went August '22 you pay when you leave.  The fort is an amazing example and one of the best preserved. You are walking in the footsteps of those Romans who built it. Such a fascinating insight into the day to day life and changes to the fort over the few hundred years it existed.  If you are there it is worth the trip to see it, there are handy info boards for children as well.

A piece of history with lots of opportunities to learn from the museum and multiple information boards. Well maintained by English Heritage and National Trust.  There is a big carpark which you pay when you leave. 2022 prices are £4 for 3 hours which is enough time to see everything. There is a cafe next to the car park before the 0.5 mile walk up to the Fort.

Beautiful location and a good walk to a historically well preserved ruin.  Carpark near a cafe and toilet, carpark costs £3 for 4 hours.  Toilets near cafe.  There is a museum and ticket booth near the actual ruin, about a 15 minute walk from car park.  Total walk to ruin is 20 minutes, I spent 80 minutes walking to and around the ruin.  I went when a bright art piece was in place...it was interesting and gave a neat perspective.

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