Housesteads Roman Fort

Housesteads Roman Fort

Off the B6318, Hayden Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6NN

Located within the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park this National Trust site makes for an excellent stargazing location with good horizons and dark skies above.


Housesteads Roman Fort is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

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National Trust

National Trust organises events at this location

Please contact National Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Once Brewed Youth Hostel (2.6 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Wednesday 17th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (2.7 miles away)

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  • Newcastle Astronomical Society meeting and observing

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Summerhill Bowling Club, Newcastle, NE4 6EH (28.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (2.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium, Hexham, NE47 7AN (2.7 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in Northumberland at Stonehaugh Observatory

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    Stonehaugh Stargazing Pavilion & Observatory, Hexham, NE48 3DZ (4.6 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

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  • Twice Brewed Observatory and Planetarium

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN (2.7 miles away)

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  • Northumberland Stargazing Hideaway

    Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7HA (3.1 miles away)

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  • The Hiddle Hut – Northumberland

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  • Sycamore Cottage & Glamping

    Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 4AG (8.4 miles away)

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