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Half day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
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National Trust
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About this activity
Step into one of Britain’s best-preserved Roman forts, with barrack blocks, an interactive museum and far-reaching views along Hadrian’s Wall. Children can dress up, handle replica objects and follow the fort’s stories through the exhibition.
Opening hoursVisitor hours · Current schedule
- monday
- 10:00–17:00
- tuesday
- 10:00–17:00
- wednesday
- 10:00–17:00
- thursday
- 10:00–17:00
- friday
- 10:00–17:00
- saturday
- 10:00–17:00
- sunday
- 10:00–17:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
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Location
Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NNKeep exploring
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