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Housesteads Roman Fort

Hexham

Housesteads is described by English Heritage as Britain's most complete Roman fort, standing on the Whin Sill escarpment beside stretches of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. It is owned by the National Trust and managed by English Heritage.

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Where to stay

  • HexhamMarket town with the widest choice of hotels, about 30 minutes away by car
  • Haydon BridgeVillage on the A69, about 15 minutes away
  • Bardon MillVillage on the Tyne Valley line, about 15 minutes away
  • HaltwhistleSmall town on the railway line, about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • The 122 bus runs all year between Hexham and Haltwhistle
  • The fort and museum are an uphill walk from the car park
  • The postcode is NE47 6NN (Haydon Bridge, Hexham)
  • The visitor centre is currently closed, but refreshments and toilets are available at the car park and fort
TipAllow time for the uphill walk from the car park and wear sturdy footwear. Check opening hours and the visitor centre status on the English Heritage page before travelling.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Housesteads Roman Fort?

Hexham: Market town with the widest choice of hotels, about 30 minutes away by car. Haydon Bridge: Village on the A69, about 15 minutes away. Bardon Mill: Village on the Tyne Valley line, about 15 minutes away. Haltwhistle: Small town on the railway line, about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to Housesteads Roman Fort?

The 122 bus runs all year between Hexham and Haltwhistle. The fort and museum are an uphill walk from the car park. The postcode is NE47 6NN (Haydon Bridge, Hexham). The visitor centre is currently closed, but refreshments and toilets are available at the car park and fort.

Any tips for visiting Housesteads Roman Fort?

Allow time for the uphill walk from the car park and wear sturdy footwear. Check opening hours and the visitor centre status on the English Heritage page before travelling.

Which airport is closest to Housesteads Roman Fort?

The nearest airport on this site is Newcastle International Airport, about 25 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.