Museums · North West England
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
In or near Greenhead.
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 9.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Birdoswald Roman Fort is a historical site along Hadrian's Wall, showcasing the longest continuous stretch of the wall still visible today. Visitors can explore interactive displays, engage in hands-on activities, and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding Cumbrian countryside.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA8. This museum features the remains of a Roman fort along Hadrian's Wall, providing insight into Roman military life in Britain. The site is an important archaeological location, illustrating the historical significance of the Roman Empire in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9900, -2.6030
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 9.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/306265516 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre?
- Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7DD), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre?
- Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7DD.
- Is Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7DD. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.