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Birdoswald Roman Fort (English Heritage)
Visitors explore the ruins at Birdoswald Roman Fort   Gilsland
Carlisle
CA8 7DD
Cumbria
England
Birdoswald Roman Fort
Collection details
Archaeology
Facilities
Parking: yes Food: yes Shop: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01697 747602
General information (Fax) : 01697 747605
Customer Services : customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website : www.english-heritage.org.uk/birdoswald
Open
21 March-30 September
Mon-Sun
10.00-17.30 (last entry 17.00)

1-31 October
Mon-Sun
10.00-16.00
Admission charges
Adults: £4.50
Children: £2.30
Concessions: £3.60

English Heritage members free

15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together plus one free place for every additional 20 paying visitors. Free entry for coach driver, tour leader and English Heritage members.
Discounts
English Heritage
 
Description
Birdoswald Roman Fort stands high above a meander in the River Irthing, in one of the most picturesque settings on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman fort, turret and milecastle can all be seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall.



Articles
English Heritage Reveal Plan To Revitalise Hadrian's Wall Area

Trails
Roman Britain Beyond The British Museum's Hadrian Exhibition

Available resources
Crafty Romans Discovery Visit  ; Activity or art kit; Face to face resources; Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Roleplay or interpreters; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
 

General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
Study facilities