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

    Saturday 20th 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

    Sunday 21st 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

    Monday 22nd 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

    Tuesday 23rd 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

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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