Hadrian's Wall, Segedunum, Tyne and Wear. Open daily through the Summer. Admission charges apply to adults.
Details
Accessibility:
Disabled visitors over 16 years of age pay £2.70. One support worker, family member or friend will be admitted free of charge. All children under the age of 16 gain free admission.
There is a free car park next to the museum entrance with four designated disability bays for Blue Badge holders. There are also wide ramps and handrails to the main entrance. There is good disability access in the building, and an accessible toilet.
Brief Description:
Hadrian's Wall is a 73 mile long wall from Solway Firth to the River Tyne. Construction was ordered in 122AD to defend against Barbarian attack. It is now a World Heritage Site. Segedunum was originally a fort which housed over 600 soliders, it stood strong for almost 300 years. Today the site has an interactive museum and a 35 meter tall tower that can visitors can look out from and enjoy views of the wall and surrounding area.
Further Information
Address: Buddle Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6HR
Email: info@segedunumromanfort.org.uk
Phone: (0)191 278 4217
Textphone: 18001 0191 278 4217
Website: www.segedunumromanfort.org.uk
Opening Hours:
Opening hours vary from season to season so please check online before you visit.
During the summer months the museum opens daily from 10am - 6pm.
During the winter months the museum is open Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm and closed on Sundays.
Open: 13 January – 31 March 2020
10am – 3pm Monday-Saturday (closed Sundays)
During February school half term holidays open 10am - 4pm
From 1 April open daily 10am - 5pm
Admission charges:
Please check the website for current information
- Children under 16 - FREE
- Adults - £5.95
- Concessions (over 60s & students) - £3.95
- Ticket prices above includes voluntary donation
- Season tickets are also available.
For Group visits/tours please contact the venue
Directions:
Buddle Street, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 6HR
OS NZ301660
Transport:
There are a range of public transport options. Click here for further details.
Amenities:
There is a gift shop on site. Toilets are available within the museum and there are a range of amenities close by including an Asda supermarket across the road, a range of shops and various places to eat out.
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
Masonic Hall, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
211 metres*
St Luke's Church, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
253 metres*
335 metres*
Smyths Toys Superstore, Wallsend
1.65 miles*
1.80 miles*
St Bede's Catholic Church, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear
1.85 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.