Days Out - Hadrian's Wall

The stunning views at Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall is a World Heritage site - perfect for a short-break or family day out. See Roman forts, museums, stunning scenery and fascinating places, and discover the story of Roman Britain. Explore miles of walking and cycling routes, with lots of great events and activities along the best known frontier of the Roman Empire.

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Places to visit on Hadrian's Wall

There are over 20 places to visit on Hadrian's Wall:

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Places to visit

Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall

Northumberland | North East

A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Houseteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian's Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment.

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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall

Northumberland | North East

Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.

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Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall

Cumbria | North West

Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop if on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. Extensive remains of the Roman Fort can be explored.

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Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall

Northumberland | North East

Visitors to Corbridge can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.

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Carlisle Castle
Carlisle Castle

Cumbria | North West

Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.

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Lanercost Priory
Lanercost Priory

Cumbria | North West

The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.

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Events

Time Travellers Go... Roman Soldiers
Venue: Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
Date: Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

Could you hack it in Roman Britain? A Jubilee weekend event spread across Hadrian’s Wall. At Housesteads Roman Fort we look at Roman soldiers with hands on activities for all children willing to join the imperial army!

Time Travellers Go... Roman Gladiators
Venue: Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, Northumberland
Date: Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

Could you hack it in Roman Britain? This Diamond Jubilee weekend, enjoy trips back in time in our events across Hadrian’s Wall. At Chesters Roman Fort, we meet the Roman gladiators with activities for all children willing to become the next gladiator!

Time Travellers Go... Roman Fun & Games
Venue: Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall, Cumbria
Date: Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

Could you hack it in Roman Britain? A Jubilee weekend event spread across Hadrian’s Wall. At Birdoswald Roman Fort we look at Roman fun and games, technology and cosmetics with hands on activities and interactive shows.

Time Travellers Go... Roman Pottery
Venue: Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
Date: Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

Could you hack it in Roman Britain? This Diamond Jubilee weekend, enjoy trips back in time in our events across Hadrian’s Wall. At Corbridge Roman Town we look at Roman crafts with hands on Roman pottery activities for all children.

Dad's Roman Army
Venue: Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, Northumberland
Date: Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jun 2012

This Father’s day weekend, dads and children can become Roman soldiers and practice Roman military drill under the watchful eye of the Centurion.

Time Travellers Go... Archaeology
Venue: Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, Northumberland
Date: Sat 21 - Fri 27 Jul 2012

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the past. Our team of Time Traveller staff have got loads of themed activities too.

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