Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Northumberland. Open Daily. Paid
Details
Accessibility:
- The museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
- The car park with 2 designated Blue Badge Spaces is located 150 metres from Museum Entrance.
- Public toilets are located within the museum on the lower ground floor with access via the ramps, these toilets have a unisex accessible toilet with a 750mm wide door
- The museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
- The car park with 2 designated Blue Badge Spaces is located 150 metres from Museum Entrance.
- Public toilets are located within the museum on the lower ground floor with access via the ramps, these toilets have a unisex accessible toilet with a 750mm wide door
- A turning space is available within and directly outside the accessible toilets.
- Please note that the lighting can be dark in various areas of the museum, but that the cafe is well lit.
For a more detailed access statement please see here: Roman Army Museum Access Statement
Brief Description:
The Roman Army Museum was reopened in 2011 after being renovated and modernised. The museum gives visitors an insight into frontier life on the northern edge of the Roman Empire. The museum shows genuine Roman artefacts including weapons and tools and a 3D film showing Hadrian's Wall origins and present, along with a large timeline of the Wall.
Further Information:
Address:
Roman Army Museum,
Greenhead, Brampton,
CA8 7HF
Greenhead, Brampton,
CA8 7HF
Phone:
(0)1697 747485
Website:
Opening Hours:
April - September 2016 Daily 10am to 6pm
October 2016 Daily 10am to 5pm
November 2016 Onwards To be confirmed
Please note last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Base prices (no donation added):
Adult - £4.55
Child (5- 18yrs, under 5 free) - £2.95
OAP, Students - £4.50
Family - £14.55
*Carers admitted free of charge to the Museum
Directions:
Situated at Pennine Way, Brampton, CA8 7HF, OS NY667658 (nearest postal code according to Ordnance Survey)
Car:
Car:
69 - leave following signs for Roman Army Museum (near village of Greenhead). Circa 20 miles from Hexham, Circa 42 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (A1), Circa 28 Miles from Carlisle (M6).
Transport:
Train:
Train:
The nearest rail station is Haltwhistle. Connections can be made from Carlisle in the West and at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the East.
www.thetrainline.com or National Rail Enquiry Line: 08457 484950
Local Bus Services:
Local Bus - Newcastle - Carlisle (via Haltwhistle and Hexham) (685/85) nearest stop at Greenhead or connect to Hadrian's Wall Bus at Hexham or Haltwhistle.
Hadrian's Wall Bus also travels from Newcastle to Carlisle stopping at sites along the Wall.For more information please call Hexham Tourist information on (01434) 652220
Local timetables - AD122 Hadrian's Wall Country Bus, 685/85 Bus Timetable
Amenities:
- Shop
- Café
- Shop
- Café
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
892 metres*
2.09 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.