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Great North Museum: Hancock

10am - 5pm weekdays, 10am - 4pm Saturdays and 11am - 4pm Sundays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Free entry. Suggested donation £5.

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Roman Army Museum & Magna Roman Fort

Experience the edge of an empire at this interactive and engaging museum with an award winning 3D film.

See website for seasonal opening hours.

Tickets available online

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Roman Vindolanda

Vindolanda was a Roman auxiliary fort just south of Hadrian's Wall. Archaeological excavations of the site show it was under Roman occupation from roughly 85 AD to 370 AD and have uncovered amazing finds, now on display in the fantastic on-site museum.

Open daily from 9:30am, see website for seasonal closing hours (last admission one hour before closing)

Tickets available online and on the door.

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Gilsland

On the route of Hadrian’s Wall and spanning two counties, Cumbria and Northumberland, Gilsland is a small village with a rich history that’s still visible in the stunning surroundings.

Cawfields Picnic Site

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Tullie, Carlisle

'The Roman Frontier: stories beyond Hadrian's Wall’ gallery is a permanent exhibition which showcases Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery’s significant Roman collections along with items on loan from the British Museum.

Open all year - For up to date information on visiting click 'more information'

Admission from £15

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Wallsend

Wallsend derives its name as the location of the end of Hadrian's Wall. The town hosted the fort Segedunum which protected the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. In dedication to the Romans, Latin signs are dotted throughout the town.

Ravenglass

An ancient coastal village located within the Lake District National Park and nestled on the estuaries of three rivers; the Esk, the Irt and the Mite, Ravenglass was recognised as far back as Roman times as an important natural harbour.

Horsley

Horsley is a small village located on the B6528, 10 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Maryport

With a heritage closely connected to the sea, Maryport played an important part in Roman Britain.