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Hadrian's Wall Roman Festival at Birdoswald Roman FortHadrian's Wall Roman Festival at Birdoswald Roman Fort

August Bank Holiday weekend is jammed packed with thrilling events for all ages and tastes, celebrating all things Roman.

From fully armoured displays to craftwork demonstrations, you are sure to be inspired - and might even learn something!

View key to symbolskeyCoach parties accepted Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Picnic site Accepts groups English Heritage Property Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Baby changing facilities Credit cards accepted (no fee) On-site catering Regional Tourist Board Member
Hadrian's Wall Roman Festival
 
 

Contact

English Heritage
Tel: 0161 242 1400
View the Hadrian's Wall Roman Festival websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/hadrians-wall/
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Venue

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7DD

View the Birdoswald Roman Fort websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/birdoswald

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Map reference: NY 615662  Lat: 54.98975  Long: -2.60321


Signposted from A69, 2 miles west of Gilsland, 8 miles east of Brampton.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport :

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Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Ramp to entrance
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
  • Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system