Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall

Corchester Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5NT, UK
1-99 Years
Paid

Description

Corbridge Roman Town is the place to visit to find out how people lived, worked and worshipped near Hadrian’s Wall. Corbridge was founded well before Hadrian began building the Wall. It developed into the most northerly town in the Roman Empire, providing goods and services for the garrisons on Hadrian’s Wall. You can still walk the original surface of its Roman main street, flanked by the remains of town buildings. 

The museum at Corbridge showcases an internationally important collection of site-finds which bring the town and its people to life. Weapons, jewellery and personal possessions mingle with grave finds and images of the town’s many gods. Don’t miss the intriguing Corbridge Hoard, a Roman time capsule. Buried in the 2nd century AD, it includes amazingly well-preserved items from a Roman workshop, including armour and a Roman soldier’s personal possessions.

Price starts from £10.00 for Adults, £6.00 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £16.00 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Walk along a Roman High Street: Explore the History of Corbridge Roman Town as you walk down the once-bustling Roman high street which runs from east to west through the town. This street once ran all the way to Carlisle forming part of the Roman road known as the ‘Stanegate’.
  • Explore the museum: Over a period of almost 350 years, Roman Corbridge evolved from a military centre into a thriving civilian community. Uncover stories of the town's Roman residents through the objects they left behind in the Corbridge museum.
  • Discover the Corbridge Hoard: See one of the most important finds from Roman Britain - the Corbridge Hoard. Discovered during an excavation in 1964, the hoard is an astonishing collection of personal possessions, weapons, and armour buried by a Roman soldier.
  • Meet the Corbridge Lion: See the famous Corbridge lion, found in 1907, and inspect the artistry of this imposing sculpture. The carving is impressively intact and dates back to the second or third century.
  • Discover magical creatures: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
  • Gardens: There is plenty of room to run and play in our large open areas, but no ball games or kites please.
  • Museum: Fascinating museum contains wide range of items which cover every aspect of Roman life, including The Corbridge Hoard (which was a Soldiers Trunk containing his worldly goods) and the tombstone of little Ertola, who ‘lived most happily four years and sixty days’, shown still playing with her ball.

Facilities

  • Parking: Free parking for 20 cars is available about 10 metres from entrance. Additional free parking is available in Corbridge itself, near the river, about 1 1/4 miles away.
  • Food And Drink: Vending machine offers a selection of hot drinks.
  • Toilets: Male/female/disabled toilets on site, including with baby changing facilities.
  • Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds only. Assistance dogs welcome across the site.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

  • Adult: £10.00 With donation & £9.00 Without donation.
  • Child (5–17 years): £6.00 With donation & £5.40 Without donation.
  • Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £26.00 With donation & £23.40 Without donation.
  • Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £16.00 With donation & £14.40 Without donation.
  • Concession: £9.00 With donation & £8.10 Without donation.
  • Members: Free.

On the day tickets:

  • Adult: £12.00 With donation & £10.90 Without donation.
  • Child (5–17 years): £7.50 With donation & £6.80 Without donation.
  • Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £31.50 With donation & £28.60 Without donation.
  • Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £19.50 With donation & £17.70 Without donation.
  • Concession: £11.00 With donation & £10.00 Without donation.
  • Members: Free (Join now).

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/corbridge-roman-town-hadrians-wall/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Corchester Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5NT, UK

Post Code: NE45 5NT

Council: Northumberland

County: Northumberland

  • Road Access: 1⁄2 mile north-west of Corbridge, on minor road, then signposted.
  • Bus Access: The 687 runs regularly from Hexham to Corbridge or the 685 runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Corbridge, stopping at the Angel Hotel.
  • Train Access: Corbridge Train Station is approx 1.5 miles away from the site. Regular trains stop here from Newcastle and Carlisle. There is a 25 minute walk from the station to this attraction. 
  • Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Corbridge Roman Town at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
  • Parking: Free parking for 20 cars is available about 10 metres from entrance. Additional free parking is available in Corbridge itself, near the river, about 1 1/4 miles away.

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