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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
Arbeia, South Shields' Roman Fort has stunning full-scale reconstructions of original buildings including the commander’s house, a barrack block and a West Gate providing a unique and inspiring insight into Roman military life.
Seasonal (see website for more details)
Free
The Senhouse Museum at Maryport houses the Senhouse collection of outstanding Roman objects from the adjacent fort known as Alauna.
January - March 10.30am-4pm Friday-Sunday Last entry 3.30pm April - October 11.00am-5pm Everyday Last entry 4.30pm November - December 10.30am-4pm Friday-Sunday Last entry 3.30pm
Adult: £4.00, Child: £1.50 Family: £10.00 (2 adults and 2 or more children)
Once a Roman Fort called Aballava the village has been occupied continuously since Roman times.
At the western end of Hadrian’s Wall Bowness on Solway was the location of the Roman fort Maia and guarded the approach from the Solway.
A location in the much disputed border territory between England and Scotland gives Bewcastle an interesting history including Romans, Reivers, Anglo-Saxons and Normans.
Open every day during daylight hours
Free
Greenhead nestles in the north pennines and lies within the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall.
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