Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall
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Type: Museum
History comes alive at this spacious museum next to the superb Walltown Crags section of Hadrian's Wall. The museum has reconstructions, life sized figures, Roman objects, films and much more. Soar with the eagle over Hadrian's Wall in the 18 minute Eagles Eye film, featuring a stunning virtually reconstructed return flight to see how Hadrian's Wall, its forts and mile castles may have looked in Roman times.
Opening Times
| 01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 01/10/2012 - 31/10/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | £5.00 per ticket type |
| Children | £2.75 per ticket type |
| Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) | £14.00 per ticket type |
| Joint Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Ticket (Adults) | £9.50 per ticket type |
| Joint Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Ticket (Children) | £5.25 per ticket type |
| Joint Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Ticket (Family - 2 adults, 2 children) | £27.00 per ticket type |
| Joint Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Ticket (OAPs and Students) | £8.00 per ticket type |
| OAPs and Students | £4.25 per ticket type |
Please note that children under five are admitted free and the child age range is 5 to 18yrs (if still in full time education). For hygiene reasons, animals, excluding guide dogs for the blind, are not allowed at either site.|c
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A69. Follow the white on brown tourist signs from the A69 at Greenhead or the B6318.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Haltwhistle Station.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011
Accessibility:
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Film available with subtitles
- Facility for service dogs
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe open during museum hours. Can seat approximately 40 persons. For museum visitors only.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential - preferred but not essential
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Education visits should be booked in advance.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 150
- Min group size - 15
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- Dogs Accepted - Guide/assistance dogs only
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- French audio guide
- German audio guide
- Japanese audio guide
Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
CA8 7JB
Tel: +44 01697 747485
Fax: +44 01434 344060
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