Ambleside Roman Fort Open Day 2025
Immerse yourself in Roman history at Ambleside Roman Fort.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Get hands-on at Ambleside Roman Fort on this special open day for the nationwide Festival of Archaeology, including handling displays, guided tours with the Trust's archaeologist, dress up, Roman ballista and dance demonstrations and reenactments from the Trimontium Trust.
The National Trust and Ambleside's The Armitt museum partner to bring you a day filled with activities all about the Romans. Connected with The Armitt’s 2025 exhibition 'A Battle of Ambleside', this event will be hosted at the fort and is an opportunity to get hands-on with history!
Also supported by Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society (CATMHS) and students from Durham University.
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The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
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- What to bring and wear
Appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and walking across the grassland site.
- Accessibility
The event will be taking place on the field surrounding the fort remains. There are no paths, ground covered in grass and is uneven.
- Other
Free, drop-in event. Dogs welcome on leads. Nearest parking, Waterhead car park, postcode LA22 0ES. Bus and Windermere ferry stops within 10 minute walk from fort site.
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