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Hadrian's Wall
Haydon Bridge
Northumberland
NE47 6NN

Tel: +44 01434 344363

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Awards

  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme - Bronze Green Tourism Business Scheme - Bronze 2010
  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

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Type: Castle / Fort

A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian’s Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment, there are some stunning views to enjoy from the walls of this ancient fortress.

Imagine how life was for the 800 roman soldiers based here as you wander the remains of the barrack blocks and the commandant’s house. See if you can find the oldest toilets you’ll ever see and there’s a fascinating museum too, complete with a model of how the fort looked in Roman times. With a history that goes back almost 2000 years, it offers a unique family day out in Northumberland.

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Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£4.80 per ticket type
Child£2.40 per ticket type
Concession£4.10 per ticket type
English Heritage membersFree
National Trust membersFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

2010 (01/04/2010 - 30/09/2010)
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0018:00
BankHoliday10:0018:00
2010/11 (01/10/2010 - 31/03/2011)
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:00
Tuesday10:0016:00
Wednesday10:0016:00
Thursday10:0016:00
Friday10:0016:00
Saturday10:0016:00
Sunday10:0016:00
BankHoliday10:0016:00

* Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A69. On B6318

Public Transport Directions

Bus: Stagecoach in Cumbria AD122 Carlisle-Hexham station (Jun-Sep plus Sundays Apr, May and October. Please contact Traveline 080706082608.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In countryside

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Car park at site: enquire at information centre on main road.

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted
  • Max group size - 90
  • Min group size - 11
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted - Dogs allowed on leads.
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted