Opening times
Open 1 April to 30 September, daily 10am to last entry at 4pm, closing at 4.30pm. Closed for lunch 12.30pm–1pm. Closed 1 October to 31 March.
At a glance
Tickets
Paid entry. Book online for the best price and to help guarantee entry. Prices and opening times can change, so check the official site before travelling.
Entry type
Seasonal paid archaeology site.
Address
Aikerness, Evie, Orkney KW17 2NH
Parking and access
The car park is level gravel. The broch is reached by a 180m gravel path and a narrow kissing gate, which may be awkward for buggies or wider mobility aids.
Visit length
Short structured archaeology visit; no official family visit length is published.
Last entry
Last entry is 4pm during the April to September opening season. The site closes at 4.30pm.
Parking
Visitor Centre
Why visit
Visit when your family wants Orkney archaeology that feels active rather than just scenic. The visitor centre, artefacts and quiz give children something to look for, while the ruins help them imagine how an Iron Age village was laid out. It is less useful if your day depends on toilets, a café or a smooth buggy route.
What children get
Children get more than a quick look at old stones: the quiz gives them clues to hunt for, the artefacts add context, and the village layout helps them picture how people lived here.
Facilities are limited
There are no toilets on site. HES lists the nearest public toilets at Evie Pier, so plan toilet stops before you arrive.
Ground underfoot
Expect a real ruins site, not a smooth visitor route. The approach uses a gravel path and narrow kissing gate, then the broch area has uneven grass, steps, narrow paths, level changes and protruding archaeology.
History plus space
Pair it with Sands of Evie if you want archaeology plus beach/outdoor space in the same part of Orkney.
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