Binchester Roman Fort
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 8DJ
Tel: +44 01388 663089
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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4 years and under free | Free |
Adult | £5.00 per ticket type |
Child | £3.00 per ticket type |
Concession | £4.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
TripAdvisor

- Excellent55
- Very Good45
- Average10
- Poor0
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- mystic100Norwich, EnglandTrip Type:CouplesWhy hadn’t we heard of this place!Saturday, 2nd October 2021One of the largest and most complete Roman Fort sites in the UK that was extremely interesting thanks to the knowledge and enthusiasm of the site staff. Why it remains so unknown is a shame. Read full review
- CommlfInformativeSaturday, 16th April 2022Very interesting with informative talk. Pleasant area to wander around a t leisure. Great excavations Read full review
- SoozeCountyDurhamCounty Durham, United KingdomAmazing history which is of interest to all ages. A fascinating insight into Roman life and how well organisedWednesday, 4th May 2022An opportunity to see how the Romans lived their lives and how too such a high standard with baths and underfloor heating. The level of skill is so impressive and being able to see how the interior... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
2022 (1 Apr 2022 - 31 Oct 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The fort is approximately 1.5 miles north of Bishop Auckland. It is signposted from the A690 Durham - Crook road, from the A688 Spennymoor - Bishop Auckland road and from Bishop Auckland Town Centre.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bishop Auckland Station.