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Roman heritage
Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
Hexham, Northumberland
Britain's most complete Roman fort on a dramatic ridge of Hadrian's Wall, with barracks, hospital, famous communal latrines and a museum.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Walk west along the Wall towards Sycamore Gap and Steel Rigg.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Daily in summer; reduced days in winter
- How long to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Best time to go
- Clear days for the views
- Accessibility
- Steep uphill path; not suitable for most wheelchairs
Getting there
- Address
- Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6NN
- Parking
- Pay car park at visitor centre (Northumberland National Park); 0.5-mile uphill walk to fort
- Nearest station
- Bardon Mill or Haltwhistle
- Other ways
- AD122 Hadrian's Wall bus (seasonal)
Places to stay near Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
More to do nearby
Photo coming soonRoman heritageRoman Vindolanda & Roman Army MuseumBardon Mill, Northumberland · 3 km awayAdults £16Photo coming soonFreeOutdoors & natureSycamore Gap & Steel Rigg (Hadrian's Wall walk)Once Brewed, Northumberland · 3 km awayFree entryPhoto coming soonFreeCathedral & religiousHexham AbbeyHexham, Northumberland · 15 km awayFree entry
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