Forts & Castles · Al Qassim
Al Bassam Heritage House
بيت البسام
Photo: بيت البسام 1.jpg · Heritage Commission · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 210 m
- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Shop 241 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 650 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails, and no shade in a courtyard. Go at the ends of the day and watch children near edges.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 3 h 29 mfrom Riyadh — King Khalid International (RUH) · 363 km
- 26 mfrom Buraydah · 33 km
- 2 h 58 mfrom Hail · 306 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Al Bassam Heritage House
Al Bassam Heritage House is a fort in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Mohammed Ibn Uthaymeen Mosque, Al Hajeb Parks and Doha Park.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Al Qassim
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al Bassam Heritage House?
No — approach is asphalt at 210 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al Bassam Heritage House?
Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.
How long do I need at Al Bassam Heritage House?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Bassam Heritage House?
Shop 241 m (source: osm).
How high is Al Bassam Heritage House?
About 650 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Bassam Heritage House?
In Al Qassim (SA-05), Saudi Arabia, at 26.0893, 43.9672 — near Mohammed Ibn Uthaymeen Mosque, Al Hajeb Parks and Doha Park.
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