Museums & Galleries · Yorkshire
Aldborough Roman Site Museum
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Photo: ColinFine (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Two fine Roman mosaic floors inside period buildings
- Museum housing a collection of Roman finds
- Remains of the Roman town's defences in an arboretum garden
- Self-led visits or guided tours with volunteer guides
- Watch archaeologists excavating during September dig
Aldborough Roman Site Museum sits on the site of Isurium Brigantum, once capital of the Romanised Brigantes, the largest tribal confederation in Roman Britain. You can explore remains of the town's defences laid out in a Victorian arboretum garden, view two fine mosaic floors inside period buildings, and browse the museum's collection of Roman finds, including recent discoveries. Visits can be self-led at your own pace, or you can join a volunteer guide for deeper insight, though guided tours pause during the September excavation led by the University of Cambridge. It suits history enthusiasts and families alike. Located in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, the nearest station is Knaresborough, 6.6 miles away, and there are 16 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Open on select dates
- Booking
- No booking needed for self-led visits; guided tours require booking
- Best for
- Visitors interested in Roman history and ruins
From the attraction's own website on 8 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
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- Knaresborough 6.6 miles
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