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Binchester Roman Fort

Binchester Roman Fort

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Remains of part of the Roman fort Vinovia including an excellent military bath house.

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Opening Times

22/03/2008 - 30/06/2008
DayTimes
Monday11:0017:00
Tuesday11:0017:00
Wednesday11:0017:00
Thursday11:0017:00
Friday11:0017:00
Saturday11:0017:00
Sunday11:0017:00
Bank Holiday11:0017:00
01/07/2008 - 31/08/2008
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00
Bank Holiday10:0017:00
01/09/2008 - 30/09/2008
DayTimes
Monday11:0017:00
Tuesday11:0017:00
Wednesday11:0017:00
Thursday11:0017:00
Friday11:0017:00
Saturday11:0017:00
Sunday11:0017:00
Bank HolidayClosed

Prices

Prices for Binchester Roman Fort
Ticket Type Price
Adult£2.25
Child£1.00
Concession£1.00

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult£2.25 per ticket type
Child£1.00 per ticket type
Concession£1.00 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
  • Max group size - 50
  • Min group size - 5

Provider Facilities

  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Binchester Roman Fort

Binchester
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 8DJ

Tel: +44 01388 663089

Fax: +44 0191 370 8897

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