Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall

Book tickets to Housesteads Roman Fort and enjoy a day out exploring Britain’s most complete Roman fort, set in a spectacular landscape. If you're a member of National Trust, CADW, Historic Scotland or other partner organisation, enter your promotions code at the checkout, and bring your membership card when you visit.

Discover Housesteads, Britain’s most complete Roman fort, dramatically positioned on the Whin Sill escarpment alongside Hadrian’s Wall. Explore the impressive remains and uncover the fascinating story of life on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Inside the interactive exhibition, discover how Roman soldiers and their families lived, worked and adapted to life in this remote landscape. Young visitors can bring history to life by dressing up as Romans, handling replica objects and exploring the exhibition and fort with Felix the Roman soldier. With its spectacular setting and fascinating remains, Housesteads offers an unforgettable opportunity to step back in time and discover the people, stories and everyday experiences behind one of Britain’s most important Roman sites.