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Binchester Roman Fort
Heritage Open Day: Visitors can see the remains of the commanding officer's house of the fourth century fort, including the impressive bath building, which contains one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain. The late Roman bath-house at the centre of the fort has recently been endowed with updated interpretation panels featuring reconstruction images to give the visitor a far better understanding of what the building looked like originally. Visitors can also see part of the exceptionally well-preserved regimental bath-building outside the fort, with its walls still standing to a height of 7 feet above Roman floor level. The site also features a new reception building offering greater space for publications, souvenirs and a range of ice-creams.
Entry is free during the Heritage Open Days period. Self-guided tour with an introduction by site staff.
Entry is free during the Heritage Open Days period. Self-guided tour with an introduction by site staff.
Fri 6 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 1600; Sat 7 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 1600; Sun 8 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 1600; Mon 9 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 1600; Tues 10 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 16.00; Wed 11 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 16.00; Thu 12 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 1600; Fri 13 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 1600; Sat 14 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 1600; Sun 15 Sep:1000–1630, last entry 1600; Free Entry.
Binchester Roman Fort, Stobbs Hill Lane, Near Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 8DJ
Fri 6 Sep to Sun 15 September