Birdoswald Roman Fort

Gilsland
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 7DD

Tel: +44 (0)1697 747 602
Fax: +44 (0)1697 747 605
Email: birdoswald.romanfort@english-heritage.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Visit the fascinating hands-on interactive visitor centre and remains of the Roman fort where you become part of Birdoswald's 2000 years of history. The fort is one of the most spectacular locations for a Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.

Recent archaeological excavations, fort gateways and fort walls can be seen. Walk along a fine stretch of Hadrian's Wall to Harrow Scar Milecastle.

General Information:

  • Visitor Centre

  • Shop and Tea Room

  • Picnic Area

  • Car and coach park

  • Disabled access and facilities

  • Group accommodation

  • Activities for Schools

  • Special events throughout the year.
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    1st April to 30th September:
    Daily 10.00am - 17.30pm, last admission 5.00pm.

    1st - 31st October: Daily 10.00 - 16.00

    1st November - 23rd December:
    Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 16.00

    24th - 30th December and 1st January:
    Closed

    31st December:
    Saturday 10.00 - 16.00

    2nd January - 31st March:
    Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 16.00

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Adult £5.00; Child £3.00; Concession £4.50.

    Reduced rates apply to groups of 11 and over.

    English Heritage members Free.

    Directions
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    Birdoswald Roman Fort Postcode for SatNav: CA8 7DD

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