Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

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Directions

Go to our Directions page and plan your journey to Housesteads Roman Fort by car or public transport.

You will find parking information, post code for sat nav, and our address at the bottom of the page.

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Facilities

Find out what Facilities are available for your day out.

Here you can find out everything you need to know about parking, toilets and shopping at Housesteads Roman Fort as well as other useful information.

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Access

Look up Access information for your visit. We have detailed information about what to expect if you have particular needs regarding:

  • Mobility/Older Visitors
  • Blind/Visually Impaired
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Culinary/Dietary
  • Health and Safety
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Group Visits

Find out what you need to know for Group Visits.

Look up what discounts there are for groups, as well as how to book your group visit, and see information about tours that may be available.

AD122 bus - travel discount

Recieve 20% off your walk up ticket when you travel to Housesteads Roman Fort by the AD122 bus.

Simply show your ticket to a member of staff when you arrive to receive your discount. 

The bus runs all year round between Hexham and Haltwhistle. You can find the timetable here. It also stops at Chesters Roman Fort, and the 681 bus stops at Birdoswald Roman Fort.