Segedunum Roman Fort

Segedunum marks the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall where it meets the River Tyne. This well-preserved Roman fort features an excellent museum, reconstructed Roman bath house, and a 35-meter viewing tower offering panoramic views of the excavated remains and Newcastle skyline. It sits in Newcastle upon Tyne's City Centre, close to the other main sights. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Newcastle upon Tyne, especially paired with nearby Tynemouth Priory And Castle. Tickets cost £6.00 adult, £4.00 child, family tickets available and 2-3 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 2-3 hours Best for: the most complete view of a roman fort layout Skip if: You have a fear of heights or prefer outdoor historical sites to museums Cost: £6.00 adult, £4.00 child, family tickets available

You'll walk through authentic Roman foundations before ascending the modern tower to see the complete fort layout below. The reconstructed bath house gives you a visceral sense of Roman daily life.

Accessibility: Museum and ground level fully accessible, tower access via lift, accessible parking available

The most complete view of a Roman fort layout with excellent modern interpretation. It is not the first thing you should see in Newcastle upon Tyne, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Tynemouth Priory And Castle and Tynemouth Beach And Longsands - together they fill a solid half-day.

Skip if: You have a fear of heights or prefer outdoor historical sites to museums

• Climb the viewing tower for the best overview.
• Try the interactive Roman bathroom experience.
• Combine with a walk along the Hadrian's Wall path.

Insider tip: The name Segedunum means 'strong fort' - it was built to guard the eastern end of the wall

Tower provides excellent aerial views of fort layout, museum displays photography-friendly