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Hadrian's Wall: Housesteads Roman Fort Entry Ticket
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Hadrian's Wall: Housesteads Roman Fort Entry Ticket

By English Heritage
4.8 out of 5
Features
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Overview
  • Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital
  • Peer into the oldest toilets you'll ever see
  • Visit the mini-cinema for a journey through time

Activity location

    • Hadrian's Wall
    • Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hexham, England, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

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What you can expect

Visit the historic Housesteads Roman Fort with a pre-booked entrance ticket. Set on an escarpment and flanked by dramatic stretches of Hadrian's Wall, uncover the lives of the self-sufficient soldiers who lived here. Stand on the edge of a formidable empire and take in awe-inspiring 360-degree vantage points.

During your tour of the site, imagine what life was like for the 800 soldiers living and working here during the Roman period. Learn about every aspect of their life including clothing, tools, weaponry, religious beliefs, and medicine. See the barracks block, hospital, Commander's House, granaries, and communal toilets. Then, head into the museum to visit the mini-cinema. See the fort brought to life in film with stunning recreations of the original Roman buildings and meet Felix, the character who guides younger visitors around.

Next, discover the fascinating collection of Roman finds to give you a snapshot of life, 2000 years ago. See Roman altars, dedication stones, jewellery, tools and weapons, all excavated from the fort. Look out for the impressive winged statue, Victory, a wonderful example of classical sculpture found lying in the landscape around the fort.

Finally, take the Housesteads Trail covering some of the most tranquil parts of Northumberland National Park. Run wild in 5 acres, dress-up as a Roman soldier and play a game of 'I spy' on the edge of the Roman Empire.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hadrian's Wall
    • Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hexham, England, United Kingdom
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    • Hexham, England, United Kingdom