Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum
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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
Address
Buddle Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6HR
Telephone
+44 (0)191 278 4217
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.
From the 35 metre Viewing Tower, you can look out across the former fort to see the outlines of barrack blocks and stables. You can also see the headquarters building and the commander’s house. There are spectacular views of the River Tyne and surrounding area. Across the road is a full-scale reconstruction of a section of Hadrian’s Wall. There is also an 80 metre stretch of the original Wall. Troops stationed here at different times came from what is now Belgium and northern France. A reconstructed part of a barrack block in the Roman Gallery of the museum shows how cavalry and their mounts were housed. Rediscovered in 2014, the remains of the original bath house are now visible between the fort site and the River Tyne.
Segedunum has a varied programme of events from exhibitions to gladiator displays and Roman markets in the summer months. One of the highlights of the year is a magnificent firework display every November which draws crowds of over 10,000 people.
An 8ft weathered steel sculpture of a Roman centurion, Sentius Tectonicus, made by John O’Rourke in 2017, guards the fort.
For families, there is an outdoor play area for children, dressing up and building activities in the galleries, and lots of space to explore. Kids and young people aged 21 and under go free.
Please note: The reconstructed Roman bathhouse is currently closed for essential maintenance.
The site is managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on behalf of North Tyneside Council. There is also a gift shop and ample free parking. Nearest Metro station: Wallsend.
