Maryport
With a heritage closely connected to the sea, Maryport played an important part in Roman Britain.
Attractions
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Stretching from coast to coast, Hadrian’s Wall Country offers a variety of attractions, historical sites, and outdoor activities suited to visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a history lover, a family looking for a day out, or a seasoned adventurer, you can explore and enjoy the area’s iconic heritage and breathtaking scenery, with charming towns and vibrant cities to discover along the way
Newcastle Castle
The Castle Keep is one of the finest Norman stone castle keeps or dungeons surviving in Britain today. It is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade 1 listed building.
Adult: £6.50, Concessions: £5.50, Child (5-15 years): £3.90, Child (0-5 years old): Free, Family of four: £15.90
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in North East England.
Open weekends 10am-4pm.
With Gift Aid, from: £12.50, Child (5-17 years): £7.50, Concession: £11, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £32.50 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £20
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- Wheelchair Accessible
Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum
Located at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall - Wallsend, in North Tyneside - the Roman fort at Segedunum is the most completely excavated fort on Hadrian’s Wall.
Open all year. Seasonal hours - see Segedunum website for details.
Adult: £6.95*; Concessions £4.95*; Children and young people aged 21 and under: free; NE28 residents: free. *includes voluntary donation
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- Wheelchair Accessible
Arbeia, South Shields’ Roman Fort
Arbeia, South Shields' Roman Fort has stunning full-scale reconstructions of original buildings including the commander’s house, a barrack block and a West Gate providing a unique and inspiring insight into Roman military life.
Seasonal (see website for more details)
Free
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- Wheelchair Accessible
Senhouse Roman Museum
The Senhouse Museum at Maryport houses the Senhouse collection of outstanding Roman objects from the adjacent fort known as Alauna.
January - March 10.30am-4pm Friday-Sunday Last entry 3.30pm April - October 11.00am-5pm Everyday Last entry 4.30pm November - December 10.30am-4pm Friday-Sunday Last entry 3.30pm
Adult: £4.00, Child: £1.50 Family: £10.00 (2 adults and 2 or more children)
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- Wheelchair Accessible