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Hadrian's Wall
Type:Historic Site
Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort, Barbon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NN
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Tel01937 831865
About
Hadrian's Wall is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the route of the Roman wall marching 73 miles from sea to sea across some of the wildest and most dramatic country in England. Experience Roman life and epic history in stunning locations.
Hadrian’s Wall is a perfect example of Roman forward-thinking, planning, tenacity and power. Construction on the wall begun in AD 122 in the reign of the emperor Hadrian, and this impressive defensive fortification in northern England is the most important monument of Roman Britain. It ran from the banks of the River Tyne in the east to the Solway Firth in the west, spanning 73 miles before continuing down the Cumbrian Coast to Ravenglass and was the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire. A significant portion of the wall still stands today, along with many of the forts, milecastles and turrets. A popular way to visit is on foot along the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail - a long-distance footpath running from coast to coast.
Read more about Hadrian's Wall on our dedicated page below.
Book Tickets
Facilities
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
Site Features
- English Heritage Property
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Accessible by Public Transport at various points along the wall, including Brampton, Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, and Maryport.
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