Birdoswald Roman Fort, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7DD. Paid entry. Open regularly, please be aware of seasonal opening hours
Details
Accessibility:
- Disability parking capacity is situated 50 metres from the site (contact in advance is advised)
- Assistance dogs welcome, all other dogs are allowed outside on leads
- A wheelchair loan is available for people with mobility impairments
- Accessible toilets are on site
- Please note that the venue advises against people with larger electric wheelchairs using the lifts on site due to weight restrictions
- There are areas of low light in the audio visual room
- Terrain in certain parts of the venue includes gravel, a cobbled courtyard and large grassy areas
- A minicom text telephone is available for people with hearing impairments (0800 015 0516)
For a more details please visit:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/birdoswald-roman-fort-hadrians-wall/plan-your-visit/access/
- Disability parking capacity is situated 50 metres from the site (contact in advance is advised)
- Assistance dogs welcome, all other dogs are allowed outside on leads
- A wheelchair loan is available for people with mobility impairments
- Accessible toilets are on site
- Please note that the venue advises against people with larger electric wheelchairs using the lifts on site due to weight restrictions
- There are areas of low light in the audio visual room
- Terrain in certain parts of the venue includes gravel, a cobbled courtyard and large grassy areas
- A minicom text telephone is available for people with hearing impairments (0800 015 0516)
For a more details please visit:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/birdoswald-roman-fort-hadrians-wall/plan-your-visit/access/
Brief Description:
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the longest continuous and
surviving stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and extensive remains of a Roman Fort. New presentation displays opening in 2018.
Further Information:
Address:
Gilsland,
Brampton,
Cumbria,
CA8 7DD
Brampton,
Cumbria,
CA8 7DD
Email:
None Available.
Phone:
For assistance on planning your visit please call 0370 333 1181
Opening Hours:
Directions:
Situated at Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7DD. Ordnance Survey grid reference: NY615663
By car:
By car:
The venue is 4 miles west of Greenhead off B6318. Signposted from A69 Carlisle-Hexham road at Brampton roundabout
Transport:
By bus:
For more local travel information go to: http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/timetables/carlisle.asp
And for specific Hadrian's Wall bus transport please visit: http://explore-hadrians-wall.com/travel/hadrians-wall-by-bus.php
And for specific Hadrian's Wall bus transport please visit: http://explore-hadrians-wall.com/travel/hadrians-wall-by-bus.php
By train:
Please note that the stations nearest the venue are Brampton (8 miles), Haltwhistle (7 miles). For further information please visit:
http://explore-hadrians-wall.com/travel/travel_rail
- There is a picnic area
- The venue is family friendly (bottle warming facilities available on request, highchairs on request, pushchairs allowed, baby changing facilities available)
- There are gardens on site
- There are regular exhibitions on site
- There is a shop on site, & cafe
- There is a museum on site
Parking, Toilets
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Slackhouse Organic Farm, Gilsland, Cumbria
746 metres*
808 metres*
992 metres*
Gilsland Methodist Church, Cumbria
1.11 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.