Binchester Roman Fort

On this 1 acre site can be seen the excavated remains of part of a large Roman fort, built around AD80 and continuing in use for about 350 years. On display is a superb bath house with system providing under-floor heating and part of Dere Street, the Roman A1.

A small town developed around the fort where the soldiers' families lived. Parts of the site were excavated in the 1870s and again in the 1930s. Today only the excavated buildings and the earthwork remains of the northern ramparts survive above ground. However, visitors can still explore the 1,700-year-old under-floor heating of the bath house and search for the beast of Binchester.

Open until 3 October 2009
Daily 11.00 - 17.00

Open by appointment outside normal hours

Nearest station is Bishop Auckland Station.

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.

Toilets & parking for disabled
All areas accessible to disabled
Picnic site
On site parking
Printed material in foreign languages
Guided tours for groups

Adult £2.25
Child £1.00
Concession £1.00