Great day out, may have entered from the wrong side, there is a sign stating no parking ahead on the road, but I think if you continue it takes you to a different entrance with less of a hill.

The fort is interesting, there is a lot of information it just seemed that less so on individual signs (though they are in quite a few buildings). The audio posts were a great touch but I can see them being a problem on busier days, but if you're lucky enough to go when it's quiet enough to use it, the information is clear and gives you some extra little details.

It will be interesting to see some more of the rest of their finds after the dig sites are cleared and organised.

One side thought is that there seems to be a small stream running through, I'm not sure if this is supposed to be there as a fair bit of it seems to be coming from a broken plastic pipe which looks to be close to a trip hazard. It was a shame to not have free movement through all buildings due to this. It could be a recently exposed issue but signage to warn of the hole and/or the flood aren't there, this could be something they plan and I hope they do plan in using but right now I won't reflect this in my staring because I've yet to visit again.

It's unfortunate that it isn't part of the national trust or English heritage, but I guess they can't have everything.

The museum is extensive and the size and scope of what they have on display is great. A lot to read if that's your thing, but also a lot to see and I guess you can just read smaller amounts if you are fitting the visit in with multiple trips along the wall. But back to the museum, the stuff on display is a lot. More than I've seen at the other forts along the wall and a few unique finds on display, so that was great to see as well.

We missed the food by the time we got back unfortunately as we were peckish by the time we had done the walking around the fort. But the staff all seemed super friendly, it would have been nice to see one or two outside, even if it's just to offer some insight into the dig sites. It would be nice to know if they have found anything interesting, hear their enthusiasm about what they have and/or will find. Talk about some past digs and even better if they were working there, especially if they were involved in the dig.

So overall, ticket prices aren't too bad although I think more than NT or EH day tickets and no membership. The sign stated there were two sites and museums but I didn't have time for two, maybe that would be a good idea for people with more time, would make the money seem like it's going further.

It lacks a few things that I would like to see around, but it does make up for it in the museum and with the built up parts of the gate (although I didn't see any signage within)

And I didn't check out the part down the hill by the river as we finished walking the fort close to closing time.