North East

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort

Roman wall running through an often wild landscape

Near Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NN

Opening times
See on map

Mobility parking available from National Trust Information Centre. Uneven, steep paths and terrain on Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Fort, Hadrian’s Way and Pennine Way.
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort Access Statement
Accessible route and/or map
Level access to food outlet
Accessible toilet
Seating available
Designated parking
Two spaces for blue badge holders.
Steps/uneven terrain
Induction loop
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
best access from car parks at Housesteads, Cawfields and Steel Rigg
Parking: Car park is owned by Northumberland National Park. Charges are: First 15 minutes - free. Up to three hours - £4.00. Additional time – £2.00 per hour thereafter to a maximum of £10. No overnight parking.
On foot
Hadrian's Wall Path and Pennine Way
By train
Hexham or Haltwhistle connect with bus (Please ensure the bus is running during the time you are wishing to visit.
By bus
Hadrian's Wall service (AD122) runs daily, all year round from Hexham to Haltwhistle and return. You can find the timetable here: AD122
By bicycle
NCN72
By bicycle - more information

Opening times for 20 September 2024
Asset	Opening time
Housesteads Roman Fort	10:00 - 17:00
Hadrian's Wall	Open all day
National Trust Visitor Centre	10:00 - 17:00

You don’t need to book your ticket in advance, but you will always get the best price and guaranteed entry by booking online ahead of your visit. If you are a Member and wish to book, your ticket is still free.

Path besides the wall at Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort, Northumberland

Book your visit

You can book your advance ticket online up to 8.45am on the day you want to visit. Then, subject to availability, there will be walk-up tickets available. The prices shown here include a discount. The admission price will be higher if you choose to pay on the day you visit.

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Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort map

Take a look at the map of Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort to help plan your visit.

Sycamore Tree in a dip in Hadrian's Wall

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Artist Shona Branigan has created a fingerprint of the Sycamore Gap tree. The prints - five in total - form the exhibition 'Heartwood ' and honour the felled tree and the feelings and memories of those who connected with it.