Housesteads Roman Fort NE47 6NN
Entry: Free for EH members
Open: seasonal - check website
Dogs: on leads
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About:
Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire.
Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital. Peer into the oldest toilets you'll ever see and admire the stunning panoramic views from this ancient fortress.

History:
Lying midway along Hadrian’s Wall, Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain, and one of the best-known from the entire Roman Empire. It was built within a decade of AD 122, when work on the Wall began, and was garrisoned by an 800-strong infantry regiment until the end of the 4th century.

Excavations have revealed major buildings, defences and the civilian settlement outside its walls.

Parking:
Charge for parking, but the ticket can be used (on the same day) to park on other Hadrian Wall car parks

Facilities:
Gift shop
Food and drink sold in gift shop 
Toilets 
picnic area

Notes:
Steep drops behind the fort

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181