Planning your visit

As Covid restrictions are lifted we want to make sure your visit is as safe and enjoyable as possible so some measures will continue: 

• Our staff will give visitors extra space and we encourage visitors to respect others’ space.  
• We support staff and visitors who would like to continue wearing face coverings in the museum, but this is optional.  
• We will monitor numbers to ensure the museum does not become too crowded. 
• We will maintain increased cleaning in public areas. 

If you do have symptoms of coronavirus or you have tested positive for Covid19 please do not visit the museum. 

• For our full access guidance please click here.
• Take the audio tour of the Roman Fort outdoor site - download the app from Geotourist on your mobile phone. 
• You are welcome to bring your own picnics and other refreshments and eat them on our lawn or in our picnic area. 
• We're sorry, but the cafe is currently closed. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• To help make the most of your visit, please download our trail which has lots of interesting facts about the fort. 
• The following areas are currently open to visitors:
  • Outdoor archaeological site of Segedunum Roman Fort
  • Outdoor children's play area
  • Reconstructed Wall section
  • Ground and upper floor galleries of the museum
  • 35m high viewing tower
  • Toilets
  • Shop selling a range of souvenirs 

School visits 

If you are looking to make a school or college group, booking please contact the Learning team who will be able to discuss your visit requirements directly with you.

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