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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

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Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret

The three-mile stretch of Hadrian's Wall that survives west of Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria tells us much about how the Wall worked and developed.

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours

Free

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Credit: Roger Clegg

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Roman Sites

Temple of Mithras

A fascinating temple dedicated to the god beloved by Roman soldiers. It was the largest of such buildings to occupy the site and, like many Mithraic temples, it was situated near a military base.

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours

Free

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Roman Sites

Chesters Bridge Abutment

The remains of the Roman bridge which carried Hadrian’s Wall across the North Tyne are visible on both banks, but most impressively on the eastern side.

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours

Free

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Maryport

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

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Newcastle Castle

The Castle Keep is one of the finest Norman stone castle keeps or dungeons surviving in Britain today. It is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade 1 listed building.

Adult: £6.50, Concessions: £5.50, Child (5-15 years): £3.90, Child (0-5 years old): Free, Family of four: £15.90

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Historic Sites,

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Roman Sites

Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum

Located at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall - Wallsend, in North Tyneside - the Roman fort at Segedunum is the most completely excavated fort on Hadrian’s Wall.

Open all year. Seasonal hours - see Segedunum website for details.

Adults £7.75* | Concessions £5.50* (*includes £1 voluntary donation) | Under 22s and all NE28 residents FREE Annual tickets available | No booking required

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