Museums & Galleries · County Durham
Segedunum
📍 NE28 6HR
Photo: Keith Edkins (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Site marking where Hadrian's Wall begins and ends
- Following the Eagle exhibition running until October 2026
- Part of a World Heritage Site spanning three venues
- Learn about the museum's background and history
- Gift shop for souvenirs
Segedunum Roman Fort marks the point where Hadrian's Wall begins and ends, in Wallsend, and forms part of a wider World Heritage Site spanning three venues on Tyneside. It's a museum suited to those interested in Roman history, with exhibitions such as Following the Eagle running until October 2026, plus a gift shop and learning resources for schools and home educators. The site is open Monday to Saturday during winter hours, with no booking required. Located in County Durham, it sits among 114 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, with Heworth station 2.7 miles away and Littlehaven Beach 4.5 miles away for those wanting to combine a visit with time by the sea.
Practical details
- Open
- Winter hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am–3pm
- Booking
- No booking required
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information available for visitors
- Best for
- Learning activities for schools and home educators
From the attraction's own website on 23 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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🚆 Or come by train
- Heworth 2.7 miles
- Northumberland Park (Tyne and Wear) 3.1 miles
- Manors 3.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page