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    A view along Hadrian's Wall. Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of the wall in AD122 to defend the Roman Army from Northern Tribes.
    © NTPL / Paul Wakefield
    Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort
    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 6NN
    Telephone: 01434 344525 (Visitor Centre)
    Countryside  Prehistory  Holiday cottage  1930 
    Running through an often wild landscape with vast panoramic views, the wall was one of the Roman Empire's most northerly outposts. Built around AD122, it has sixteen permanent bases, of which Housesteads Fort is one of the best preserved, conjuring up an evocative picture of Roman military life. Note: fort is owned by the National Trust and maintained and managed by English Heritage

    Don't miss
    • Enjoy walking alongside the wall.
    • Wander through the extensive archaeological remains.
    • Take in panoramic views of Hadrian's Wall country.

    Making the most of your day
    Limited events organised by English Heritage. Dogs: Dogs welcome on leads

    Points to notefort is owned by the National Trust and maintained and managed by English Heritage

    Opening times
    1 Jan - 31 Mar 10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    1 Apr - 30 Sep 10 10 - 6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    1 Oct - 31 Dec 10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Closed 1 January and 24 to 26 December. Telephone for details or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01434 344525 (Visitor Centre) 01434 344363 (EH Museum) Email: housesteads@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Standard Admission Museum/Fort: adult £4.50, child £2.30. Free to English Heritage members. Hadrian's Wall, National Trust information centre and shop free


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