Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop for a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. Extensive remains of the Roman Fort can be explored and the longest continuous remaining stretch of this magnificent World Heritage Site can be seen here.
The visitor centre has interesting interactive displays and artefacts as well as a model representation of the Wall at its full height. Enjoy delicious locally made cakes and treats in the tearoom while outside wildlife is in abundance as this site is a real nature haven. Birdoswald also offers farmhouse style accommodation available for those wishing to stay within this historic site.
Time Travellers Go... Roman Fun & Games
Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
Could you hack it in Roman Britain? A Jubilee weekend event spread across Hadrian’s Wall. At Birdoswald Roman Fort we look at Roman fun and games, technology and cosmetics with hands on activities and interactive shows.
Time Travellers Go... Roman Centurion
Sat 21 July - Mon 27 Aug 2012
Join our Centurion for some hands on fun – with Roman themed craft activities throughout the day from colouring and paper helmet making to games to Roman drill and Roman artefact handling. Plus try on costumes, Roman armour and a Centurion’s helmet.
Meet Bellicus the Travelling Roman Potter
Wed 15 & Thu 16 Aug 2012
Local master potter Graham Taylor recreates the life of the travelling craftsman from Roman Britain. He will be travelling along the wall seeking out the forthcoming Roman army. There are opportunities for hands on fun for all junior potters too.
Prices and opening times
Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria - CA8 7DD (Directions)
For just £47 a year, English Heritage members get free entry to our properties and exclusive discounts.
