Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
May 4th, 2023

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
Apr 23rd, 2023

Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
Apr 17th, 2023

Mum came to stay from East Anglia so it seemed appropriate to share some local history. I did my research as she's over 80 and walks with a rollator. All the staff we encountered were superb and super helpful. I was able to use the disabled parking right next to the centre and cafe. The car park is down the steep hill, so was not suitable on this occasion. If you're not an English Heritage member there are fees for parking. Mum was able to navigate all of the ruins and chilled out on a bench under the trees whilst I explored further afield. The information available allowed us to picture what the site might have been like back in the day. We took a stroll around the exhibition element which had some fabulous activities for children, including lego so they could build their own wall!! The accessible gift shop had a good range of practical, fun, and local products alongside the regular souvenirs. We had a lovely cuppa and snacket in the caf. The facilities were ideal, all accessible, and you didn't need to buy a ticket to use the shop, cafe, and toilets either making it a perfect stop for anyone walking Hadrian's Wall too. There were a number of short walks available, with nearby sections of wall, mile castle, turrets, and lots of picnics occurring among the young families which was lovely to see. You can pre-book or buy tickets on the day. Pre-booking online is slightly cheaper, and members get free entry. I will definitely use the caf facilities again and it's a perfect goto for any guests I have who want to visit Hadrian's Wall. Mum had a fabulous time too.
Apr 17th, 2023

The remains of the ruins are fairly well preserved for being almost 2,000 years old. The visitor center and museum were very nice, and this is one of the best stops to walk along Hadrian's Wall.
Apr 16th, 2023