Housesteads Roman Fort

No. 6 of 1,689 in Northumberland, No. 6 for history. Activity, 9.5 km from Haltwhistle.

Housesteads Roman Fort
Photo: Fryslan0109 at en.wikipedia, Public domain

The remains of a Roman fort, open to visitors as an attraction.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
nationaltrust.org.uk/hadrians-wallOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Phone
+44 1434 344525OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.77 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Winshields Farm CampsiteStay, 4.6 km from HaltwhistleCamping
Poplars Riverside Caravan ParkStay, 19 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkCamping
Stonehaugh CampsiteStay, 8.3 km from BellinghamCamping
HaughtongreenStay, 13 km from BellinghamHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Bowes Hotel7.1 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
General Havelock19 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bardon Mill Village Store7.1 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Railway Hotel19 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Vindolanda Museum6.9 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Housesteads Museum9.3 km from HaltwhistleHistory and heritage
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre5.3 km from HaltwhistleRainy day
Kielder Observatory5.2 km from HaltwhistleDark skies

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