The damn sycamore gap has totally clouded poor Housestead's rep. This is a great hill fort site with amazing views and a decent set of walks either side. You can get snacks, coffees, even icecreams, but don't be fooled the car park is National Trust...More

Definitely the highlight of our visit to Hadrian's Wall. The steep walk from the visitor's centre set the tone for the overall experience. The museum was small but informative. The fort itself was extensive and well sign-posted. But the best part was the opportunity to...More

Very interesting exhibition aswell as the site itself. Try to go in school term time as there were lots of children there in the Easter holiday.

Visited here as in the area and keen to know and see more of Hadrian's Wall. The fort and the museum are very interesting and its fascinating to think what it must have looked like. The fort is well maintained and the staff friendly and...More

Have been here a couple of times and will always make time for Vindolanda. To think of the history of the people and what they endured is mind boggling.

Visited on a Sunday morning had a wait of a few minutes as arrived before 10am staff were very friendly there a slight walk to the museum and the fort remains but it’s well worth it - fantastic preserved remains and the chance to see...More

Housesteads Roman fort certainly does not disappoint. The Museum and visitor centre are modest, but the fort is an outstanding example of a Roman Infantry fort. There are plenty of ruins on the site including the best preserved Roman Latrines in the UK and the...More