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.
- Guide Dogs
- Wheelchair Accessible
Attractions
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Stretching from coast to coast, Hadrian’s Wall Country offers a variety of attractions, historical sites, and outdoor activities suited to visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a history lover, a family looking for a day out, or a seasoned adventurer, you can explore and enjoy the area’s iconic heritage and breathtaking scenery, with charming towns and vibrant cities to discover along the way
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
- Hearing Impaired
- Guide Dogs
- Wheelchair Accessible
Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum
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.
- Hearing Impaired
- Guide Dogs
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Visually Impaired
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
- Guide Dogs
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
- Guide Dogs
- Wheelchair Accessible