Museums & Galleries · Keswick
Senhouse Roman Museum
📍 CA15 6JD
Photo: Carole Raddato from Frankfurt, Germany (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Largest group of Roman military altar stones and inscriptions in Britain
- Unique examples of Romano-British religious sculpture on display
- Museum sited beside a Roman fort founded in the first century AD
- Browse museum shop with Roman history books and local gifts
- Finds identification service for archaeological objects
Senhouse Roman Museum sits dramatically on cliffs overlooking the Solway Firth, next to a Roman fort probably founded in the first century AD and rebuilt under Hadrian. Inside, you'll find the largest group of Roman military altar stones and inscriptions from any site in Britain, alongside unique Romano-British religious sculpture, much of it from a collection begun by the Senhouse family in the 1570s. There's also a museum shop stocking Roman history books and gifts from local Cumbrian makers, plus an identification service for archaeological finds. It suits history enthusiasts and families alike, and is open every day from 11am to 5pm. Based in Maryport, Cumberland, it's close to Maryport station and Allonby beach, with 45 bookable places to stay nearby on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Every day, 11am–5pm, last entry 4:30pm
From the attraction's own website on 18 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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