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Discover the remains of the forts, towers, turrets and towns that once kept watch over the Wall, see rare Roman artefacts, get hands-on in museums and take in spectacular views of the rugged landscape to find out what life was like for the men, women and children on the edge of Roman Britain.

Today you can explore the Wall’s rich history and its dramatic landscape at over twenty fascinating sites, including Housesteads Roman Fort, Chesters Roman Fort, Corbridge Roman Town and Birdoswald Roman fort.

There are two paid for hands-on workshops available at Housesteads; Meet a Roman Soldier and Murder at the Fort: A Roman Murder Mystery.

Discovery Visits at Housesteads Roman Fort

Birdoswald Roman Fort has learning resources linked to the site which are available here:

Activity Trail
Handling Collection
Teachers Resource Pack

Hadrian’s Wall Teacher’s Kit

The English Heritage Teachers’ Kit for Hadrian’s Wall has been designed for teachers and group leaders to support a self-led visit to sites along the wall including Birdoswald Roman Fort, Carrawburgh Roman Fort, Chesters Roman Fort, Corbridge Roman Town and Housesteads Roman Fort. Many sites are within short distances of one another, so you can visit more than one in a day.

Hadrian’s Wall Teacher’s Kit
School group at Housesteads

See also

11 Must See Roman Attractions

Hadrian’s Wall is the best preserved and most formidable of Rome’s great frontiers. In all, over 100 miles of inspiring encounters with our Roman past can be found at a multitude of key sites and attractions. These are 11 Must See Roman attractions.

Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum

Open all year round and set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort (English Heritage) takes you back to the Roman Empire.

Open daily 10am - 4pm

With Gift-Aid, From: Adult: £9.50, Child (5-17 years): £5.50, Concession: £8.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £24.50 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £15.00.

  • Guide Dogs
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Birdoswald Roman Fort

est surviving stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and extensive remains of a Roman Fort.

Weekends only 10am - 4pm

With Gift-Aid, From: Adult: £9.50, Child (5-17 years): £5.50, Concession: £8.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £24.50 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £15.00.

  • Guide Dogs
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Corbridge Roman Town

At Corbridge Roman Town, an audio guide brings the story of the town to life and the modern museum has a fascinating array of finds.

Open weekends only 10am - 4pm

With Gift-Aid, From: Adult: £9.50, Child (5-17 years): £5.50, Concession: £8.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £24.50 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £15.00.

  • Guide Dogs
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Chesters Roman Fort & Museum

Chesters Roman Fort is the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain.

Open weekends only 10am - 4pm

With Gift-Aid, From: Adult: £9.50, Child (5-17 years): £5.50, Concession: £8.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £24.50 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £15.00.

  • Guide Dogs
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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