Easter Adventure Quest at Birdoswald | Exploring Cumbria
We have been to Birdoswald a few times over the years, and the children love it here. If you've read my previous post about our visit to Birdoswald Roman Fort for the half term ‘Kids Rule’ event a couple of years ago or seen my reels on social media, you'll know I think it makes a fabulous day out for all the family. Now it's time to write about it again, because they've got a perfect new addition for the 2025 Easter holidays.
Read on to check out everything you need to know about Birdoswald Roman Fort and their new Easter Adventure Quest. As usual I’ve included all you need to plan your very own Easter holiday family day out.
About Birdoswald Roman Fort
Birdoswald - known as Banna during the time of the Roman Empire - is home to the longest surviving stretch of Hadrian's Wall and the remains of a Roman fort. The fort was occupied by Roman auxiliaries from approximately AD 126 to AD 400.
Whilst there is a fair amount to explore, they have not finished excavations yet. Plans for further excavations have been made to 2026, so who knows what more will be there to check out in the future.
About Birdoswald's Easter Adventure Quest
When is the Easter Adventure Quest running?
Birdoswald's new trail is here for the 2025 Easter holidays and will be running as follows:
Date(s): Saturday 5th April to Monday 21st April 2025
Time: 10:30am - 4pm
How much does the Easter Adventure Quest cost?
The 2025 Easter trail at Birdoswald for Easter costs £2 per person. This cost is additional to the usual entry fee. Entry is free for English Heritage members, and non-member costs can be found in the FAQs section below.
What is included in the cost?
The £2 fee for the Easter Adventure Quest at Birdoswald includes:
A trail sheet which you can have checked at the end to show you've completed the trail.
A chocolate Nomo allergy friendly chocolate bunny.
How far is the trail?
The whole trail, should you choose to find all 12 fact boards, is around 1 mile long. You get to explore the ruins of the Roman fort on route, too.
Watch my video of our visit
What do you do at the Birdoswald Easter Adventure Quest?
Explore the fort
Find the 12 Easter facts around the fort
Count how many eggs are hidden in the fort
Find the missing word using the key and collect your prize
Eat your Nomo chocolate
FAQs about our family days out
How do I find Birdoswald Roman Fort?
Birdoswald has its own car park, but as it is also used by those wanting to walk the Hadrian's Wall Path. This means it is set a short walk from the Birdoswald site, but it offers plenty of space for you to park up and visit.
To find the car park nearby, use this post code: CA8 7DD
How much does Birdoswald cost?
As with all English Heritage properties, entry is free for members. For non-members, entry to Birdoswald costs:
Adults: £11.50
Children (5-17 years): £7
Family (2 adults + 3 children): £30
Family (1 adult + 3 children): £18.50
N.B. These prices are for tickets purchased online. Please note that prices may vary when purchased on the day.
Is it suitable for children?
A fair amount of Birdoswald is actually geared towards children, ensuring this is 100% a child-friendly day out.
Is there anywhere to eat?
Birdoswald does have a small tea room and occasionally, an ice cream van too. We didn't stop off in the tearoom today, instead we brought our own picnic!
Are there facilities available?
Just inside the entrance to Birdoswald, in the main courtyard, you will find accessible toilets including baby changing facilities.
We absolutely loved our day out at Birdoswald, and it was great to learn some of interesting facts about Easter too! I hope you are able to head over and enjoy this family day out for yourself during the 2025 Easter holidays.
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