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Hadrians Wall Tour (26-28 June 2009)
ACE Study Tour of Chesters Roman Fort and Housesteads Roman Fort
External website linkHousesteads Roman Fort Visitor Survey
English Heritage in collaboration with The National Trust is seeking views on the current and future visitor experience at Housesteads Roman Fort through this quick and easy to complete online survey
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Visitor Information

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Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep10am-6pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-31 Mar10am-4pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
24-26 Dec and 1 JanClosed

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£4.50
Children:
£2.30
Concession:
£3.80
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Owned by the National Trust, in the care of EH. National Trust members admitted free of charge
Details:
Free to National Trust members

How do I get there?

Address:
Northumberland - NE47 6NN
Road Access:
Bardon Mill 4 miles
Bus Access:
Stagecoach in Cumbria AD122 Carlisle - Hexham railway station(Apr-Oct); otherwise Stagecoach in Cumbria 185 from Carlisle,Wright Bros 681
Map Location:
Telephone:
01434 344363, Local Tourist Information: Hexham: 01434 652220

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
ParkingMuseumEducationGuidebooksDogs allowed on leadsShopEventsHazardousFamily LearningAdmission free for Overseas Vistor Pass holdersTea RoomMale ToiletsFemale Toilets
Facilities Details:
Dogs allowed on leads (restricted areas only); Toilets (situated on the main road, half a mile to the south)
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.
Parking:
The fort lies uphill from the car park (a ten minute walk on steep gradient); charge payable to National Park

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Coach Parking Facilities:
There is no parking on site, but space for up to 20 coaches nearby (payable, 500 metres). Please note, the site is half a mile's walk from the coach parking.
Group Booking:
Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on +44 (0)1434 344363
Average Length of Visit:
1 1/2 hours
Guided Tours:
No guided tours available at this property.

Further Info

If you are an education group leader please click here to find out how to book your free educational visit.