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Travelling to and around Hadrian’s Wall Country

The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre

Located on Hadrian’s Wall, The Sill is here to welcome and help you understand our wonderfully diverse landscapes, inspiring you to go further and find your own adventure in the great outdoors.

Carlisle Tourist Information Centre

Carlisle is proud to welcome visitors to their recently refurbished, state-of-the-art tourist information centre (TIC). The TIC is located in the iconic Old Town Hall, which is a stones’ throw from the city’s historic quarter, shopping centre and restaurants.

South Shields Visitor Information Centre

Our Visitor Information Centre (VIC) team are here to help make your visit extra special. They know everything there is to know about our local attractions and resort and love to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the local area.

North Shields Tourist Information Centre

The Tourist Information Centres at Royal Quays Outlet Centre and in Whitley Bay town centre are open seven days a week and provide a wide range of information and services.

Hexham Tourist Information Centre

The Tourist Information Centre offers a wide range of services including; accommodation booking service, local bus and train information, information on attractions and events, parking discs (for short stay parking) and discounted attraction tickets.

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

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

The Cumbrian Itinerary

This Cumbrian Itinerary offers a good overview of the western-most stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. However, it’s by no means exhaustive – this vast, beautiful section of history-soaked landscape deserves many repeat visits.

Ravenglass Roman Bath House

The tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain are located here.

Open all year

Perfect day out on Hadrian’s Wall with the Vindolanda Trust

Explore Hadrian's Wall and have the perfect day out by visiting Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum and the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort. Immerse yourself in Roman life on the frontier 2000 years ago.

Hadrian’s Coast Days Out

There’s lots of suggestions here for family days out and explorers. In addition to the Roman sites there are sandy beaches, lovely seaside towns, local attractions and stunning views across the Solway to Scotland and to the Isle of Man.