Why not make a weekend of it? Britain’s greatest Roman monument, Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage site runs for 150 miles from Arbeia at South Shields to Ravenglass on the Cumbria coast. There were once over 30 forts on the Roman frontier, including the original 16 on the line of the Wall, along with milecastles, turrets, a ditch to the north and the great Vallum earthwork to the south. Today you can visit a string of amazing forts and museums that stretch across the north of England, with the Wall itself visible at some major sites (such as Birdoswald) and at many other places in between.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CAR PARKS AT STEEL RIGG AND BIRDOSWALD WILL BE CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ALL DAY ON MARCH 13TH DUE TO THE EVENT. HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT AND BROCOLITIA CAR PARKS WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 2PM.

How to get there.

The Hadrian’s Wall Country Line runs from Newcastle to Carlisle via Hexham. It’s a fabulously scenic railway and links up with local bus services: www.northernrail.co.uk

For details of local bus services, including the 685,85,185,X85 – Newcastle – Hexham – Haltwhistle – Brampton – Carlisle (Includes journeys on 85, 185 and Express X85) – check out the Arriva website.

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum can easily by reached my Metro from Newcastle city centre: www.nexus.org.uk

For further information on getting to Hadrian’ Wall, please check out the links below:

Getting here

Getting Around

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Where to stay.

To book accommodation in Hadrian’s Wall Country over the event weekend click here

To book accommodation in NewcastleGateshead please click here

Longhirst Hall in Northumberland is offering a special rate for the Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall weekend: £50 per room per night, including breakfast – call now to book 01670 791348 quoting IHW13 .

Click here for special offers

What to see and do.

For ideas of what to see and do whilst in Hadrian’s Wall Country click here

For further information on the Roman sites along the Wall including opening hours click here

For further general information click here

Why not visit Kielder Water & Forest Park during your stay: There are many reasons to visit Kielder Water & Forest Park; the most popular being the distinctive scenery. Home to northern Europe’s largest man-made lake and England’s largest forest, the Park’s remoteness and clean air and water offer a fresh outdoor experience. Visit www.visitkielder.com for more information.

To order the Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall leaflet and a Hadrian’s Wall Essential Visitor Pack to help plan your trip, click here.