Housesteads Roman Fort will be closed this winter from 16 October 2011 for re-development by English Heritage, National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority. The English Heritage facilities including the visitor centre, toilets, museum, shop and disabled parking will be closed, but visitors are still welcome to view the fort itself free of charge during this time.
Visitors and schools can use the toilets and shop at the National Trust Visitor Centre (Open daily 10am to 4pm - closed 25 and 26 Dec and 1 Jan) and the car park remains open.The new and improved Housesteads Museum will re-open to the public and schools in Spring 2012.
Facilities Details
Dogs allowed on leads (restricted areas only); Toilets (situated on the main road, half a mile to the south)
Food & Drink
The tearoom is managed by the National Trust and is located at the bottom of the hill in the car park.
Refreshments and snacks are also available for sale in the English Heritage museum at the top of the hill.
Parking
The fort lies uphill from the car park (a ten minute walk on steep gradient); charge payable to National Park
Access
Companion recommended, limited access to site.
Alternative parking available: wheelchair users should contact the site before visiting or alternatively contact the information centre based in the car park on arrival.
Please be aware...
This property will be closed for the winter from 1 October to 31 March to enable re-development works, although the fort itself will remain open as a free site. School groups will be able to access the site and parking will be available in the main car park but we regret that no other facilities (including toilets) will be available and no Discovery Visits will be offered.
Parking will be available but we regret that no other facilities (including toilets) will be available. If you are an education group leader find out how to book your free educational visit.
