Museums · North East England
Roman Army Museum
In or near Greenhead.
Roman Army Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Darren Haddock — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 4.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Roman Army Museum 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
The Roman Army Museum offers an immersive experience into the life of a Roman soldier, featuring interactive displays and significant artefacts. It serves as a starting point for exploring Hadrian's Wall and understanding the history of the Roman Empire in Britain.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roman Army Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It focuses on the history and impact of the Roman military in Britain, featuring exhibits that highlight archaeological findings and reconstructions of Roman life. The museum provides insight into the Roman Empire's influence on the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9856, -2.5217
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Greenhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Phone
- 01434 344 277
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 4.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:30-17:30
- Official site
- romanarmymuseum.com
Sources
- osm: way/778535102 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Army Museum?
- Roman Army Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7HF), in the parish of Greenhead.
- What is Roman Army Museum?
- Roman Army Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman Army Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7HF.
- Is Roman Army Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Roman Army Museum is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Roman Army Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7HF.