Plan Your Visit

Birdoswald Roman Fort Access

Access information for the site is listed below. For more information, or if you have particular access needs, please contact us before you visit. Please note that some facilities may require booking in advance. 

Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Handrails
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Wheelchair Loan
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Site Folders
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog water bowl is available in the main courtyard.
Wheelchair Access
Our exhibition and surrounding areas are flat and accessible by wheelchair, including the excavated area out on site. Although please bear in mind that there are some parts of uneven ground and sharp inclines with limited wheelchair access (companion recommended).
Disabled Parking
Disabled parking on site situated approximately 50 meters from entrance. There is gated access to disabled parking. Please use the latch at the top right hand side of the gate to get access. If you need assistance, please call the site on 01697747602.
Seating And Restpoints
Seating is available in the courtyard and at the south west of the fort.
Pathways Surface And Gradients
Gravel, cobbled courtyard and large grassy areas. Some areas of the fort are covered in long grass. Please take care due to uneven ground and historic stonework.
Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
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Handrails
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Braille Guides
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Braille Signage
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Torches
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog water bowl is available in the main courtyard.
Audio Tours
No
Site Tours
Guided tours for groups are available at a small additional fee. Please contact the site for details and booking.
Areas Of Low Lighting
Low light in the audio visual room.
Large Print
Not available.
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Vibrating Fire Alarms
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Tour Transcripts
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Film Subtitles
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BSL Tours
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Audio Installation Transcripts
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog water bowl is available in the main courtyard.
Induction Loops
Induction loops are present in the shop.
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Basic Language Audio Tours
Not available
Easy Read Material
Not available
Large Print Material
Not available
Dyslexia Friendly Material
Not available
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
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Bottle / Food Warming
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High Chairs
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Special Diets
No information available
Health And Safety
Deep Water
No
Trip Hazard
Some areas of the fort are covered in long grass. Please take care due to uneven ground and historic stonework which may be hidden. Some of our paths are uneven gravel.
Sheer Drop
There is an unguarded drop to the south of the site. Please make sure to supervise children at all times.
Slip Hazard
Grass may be slippery when wet. Historic floor surfaces and stonework may be slippery when wet.
Steep Slope
No information available
Steep Stairs
No
Beware Of Traffic
Tennant farmer's vehicle only
Uneven Ground
Ground is uneven on the ruins of the fort with some areas of long grass. Please be aware that there may be some animal burrows or historic masonry at floor level. Pathways are gravelled in some areas and grass in others. Please be mindful of tree roots.