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Roman Army Museum
Type:Museum - Military
Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7JB
About
Experience the edge of an empire at the award-winning Roman Army Museum.
Located in the stunning central section of Hadrian’s Wall, the museum takes you on an interactive and engaging journey back through time. Life sized replicas and real artefacts from the fort at Vindolanda give you a glimpse of Roman life, not just for the soldiers but also the women and the children.
Sign up for 25 years service at the recruitment tent, try your hand at archery, have a fun lesson in the Roman classroom and watch the epic Edge of Empire film, which takes you on an eagle’s eye journey across Hadrian’s Wall.
Between April and September you can also see live excavation taking place at the Roman Fort of Magna which is situated right next to the museum. There is nowhere else like this on Hadrian’s Wall and it is the perfect place to start your Roman adventure.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025) |
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* Open Daily February-November
Guide Prices
Adults £8.00 Children £5.00 Family £25.00
Facilities
Accessibility
- Autism Friendly
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
- Excellent741
- Very Good248
- Average70
- Poor20
- Terrible8
Awards
- Trip Advisor Awards
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence - 2019 2019
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Roman Army Museum – A69 – leave following signs for the Roman Army Museum (near the village of Greenhead). Circa 20 miles from Hexham, Circa 42 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (A1), Circa 28 Miles from Carlisle (M6). Alternative Scenic Route: Roman Army Museum can also be reached from the B6318. If you are using Sat Nav, please use CA8 7JB as our postcode, however, please use the road signs to The Roman Army Museum when you are in the local area to take you to our main entrance.
Public Transport Directions
The AD 122 Bus runs seasonally from April. Local Bus – Newcastle – Carlisle (via Haltwhistle and Hexham) (685/85) nearest stop at Greenhead or connect to Hadrian’s Wall Bus at Hexham or Haltwhistle. Hadrian’s Wall Bus also travels from Newcastle to Carlisle stopping at sites along the Wall. For more information contact www.hadrianswallcountry.co.uk or Hexham Tourist information on (01434) 652220 or National Parks Visitor Centre on (01434) 344777/344396.
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