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Birdoswald Roman Fort This is a great stopping point if you’re weary from walking or biking. Relax in our cosy tearoom and discover what life was like in Roman times at our exhibition.

01697 747602 english-heritage.org.uk/birdoswald

Gilsland, Brampton CA8 7DD

Hadrian’s Wall with English HeritageHadrian’s Wall is home to some of the best Roman experiences in Britain.

This leaflet will help you plan your days out and navigate your way to historic attractions, sites and events during your trip or holiday to Hadrian’s Wall Country. Treat it as a tick list of must-see Hadrian’s Wall attractions and experiences.

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chesters Roman Fort The best preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain makes a great spot for children who love the riverside setting and exploring the bath house. Enjoy the fascinating museum and new tearoom.

01434 681379 english-heritage.org.uk/chestersfort

Chollerford, Humshaugh NE46 4EU

corbridge Roman townWalk down the street of a Roman town and Walk the street of a Roman town and discover the last supply base to collect provisions before reaching the Empire’s northern frontier. don’t miss the Corbridge Hoard treasure trove.

01434 632349 english-heritage.org.uk/corbridge

Corbridge NE45 5NT

Housesteads Roman FortStand at one of the best preserved Roman forts in Britain and take in the spectacular views. Investigate ancient heating systems and examine real Roman objects in the museum.

01434 344363 english-heritage.org.uk/housesteads

Near Haydon Bridge NE47 6NN

Lanercost Priory This 13th-century Augustinian monastery is a beautiful site and easily reached from Hadrian’s Wall.

01697 73030 english-heritage.org.uk/lanercostpriory

Brampton CA8 2HQ

Make the most of your day in Hadrian’s Wall Country. Here for two days? Try both itineraries…

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Start at the tranquil and beautiful Lanercost Priory (CA8 2HQ) made from Hadrian’s Wall stone.

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Banks east turret (CA8 2BX) is a free historic site with an imposing and well-preserved turret.

Next stop Birdoswald Roman Fort (CA8 7dd). From here admire the longest continuous stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. Imagine life at this fort and then rest your legs in our cosy tearoom.

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Start at corbridge Roman town (NE45 5NT), a Roman’s last stop to top-up supplies before reaching the Northern Frontier. Walk down a Roman high street and see a true time capsule of Roman life, The Corbridge Hoard, found here 51 years ago.

Head to chesters Roman Fort (NE46 4EU), home to one of the best preserved Roman bath houses in Britain.

Stand on the edge of the Roman Empire at Housesteads Roman Fort (NE47 6NN). discover dramatic scenery, the best preserved Roman fort in the country, Roman toilets (the latrines) and a museum packed with ancient Roman artefacts.

9 If�you�have�time,�finish�your�day�at�Cawfields (NE49 9PJ). A�fine�stretch�of�Hadrian’s�Wall�on�a�steep�slope�with�an�impressive milecastle.

Please note, these are the nearest possible postcodes.

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coRBRIDge RoMAN toWNMarvel at a remarkable hoard of objects found during excavations, including Roman armour and trinkets, which provide a fascinating snapshot into the life of a soldier.

HouSeSteADS RoMAN FoRtyou’ll feel like you’re standing on the edge of the world when you reach this iconic location, with a 360° vantage point of dramatic scenery and awe-inspiring views.

BIRDoSWALD RoMAN FoRtThis beautiful fort is now an open space to explore the fascinating ruins. you can also see the longest continuous stretch of Hadrian’s Wall.

LANeRcoSt PRIoRy The tranquil and stunning ruins of this 13th-century Augustinian monastery are worth a visit. Can you spot the Roman stones?

cHeSteRS RoMAN FoRtA�bath�house,�tearoom�and�the�finest�collection of Roman sculpture.

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The best preserved Roman High street in Britain is at Corbridge Roman Town.

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The act of going to the toilet was a social occasion for Roman soldiers – the well preserved latrines at Housesteads are a perfect example.

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StASISChesters Roman fort & Birdoswald Roman fortJuly-septemberNewcastle-based artist, dawn Felicia Knox presents an exploration of English Heritage’s intriguing conservation activities at two popular Roman attractions.

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eASteR ADVeNtuRe QueStFri 3-Mon 6 April11am-5pmHousesteads Roman fortChesters Roman fortCorbridge Roman TownBirdoswald Roman fortIt’s time to get clue-cracking. Find characters from the past to help you solve the challenge and seek out your chocolate reward.

FALcoNRy oF RoMAN BRItAINSat 2-Mon 4 May11.30am-4.30pmChesters Roman fortFearsome families are invited to get up close and personal with our collection of falcons and hawks. Are you brave enough to feed our falcons?

HoW to Be A RoMAN SoLDIeRSat 23-Sun 31 May11am-5pmChesters Roman fortCould you hack it in Roman Britain? Find out during military drill training. dress like a soldier in authentic armour, handle ancient artefacts and learn how to defend yourself with a range of weaponry!

RoMAN FuN & gAMeSSat 23-Sun 31 May11am-5pmBirdoswald Roman fortRoman themed activities throughout the day including traditional games, colouring and paper helmet making.

DAD’S RoMAN ARMySat 20-Sun 21 June11am-5pmChesters Roman fortThis Father’s day our Chesters’ Centurion will put you through your paces when you become a Roman soldier for the day. Learn how to defend yourself with Roman armour and weaponry.

download our free‘days Out’ mobile appWhilst many of our events are free to our visitors and members some events carry a charge on top of normal admission. For details please visit english-heritage.org.uk/events or call 0370 333 1183.

A SoLDIeR’S LIFeWeekends from Sat 25 July-Mon 31 August11.30am-4.30pmHousesteads Roman fortWhat was life like on the Roman Frontier? Meet an iconic Roman Legionary who will recall the building of the wall, his service in the Roman army and the pursuit of the enemy.

ARcHAeoLogy DetectIVeSSat 25 July-Fri 7 August & Mon 10-Sun 30 August11am-5pmChesters Roman fortGet stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the late Roman period!

HoW to Be A RoMAN SoLDIeRMon 27 July-Mon 31 August11am-5pmBirdoswald Roman fortCould you hack it in Roman Britain? Find out during military drill training. dress like a soldier in authentic armour, handle ancient artefacts and learn how to defend yourself with a range of weaponry!

RoMANS & gLADIAtoRSSat 8 & Sun 9 August11am-5pmChesters Roman fortJoin the armoured ranks of the infamous Roman Army. Witness the well-armed soldiers practice their combat skills, battle tactics and artillery�firepower�that�made�the�Roman�army�a�formidable�fighting�force. youngsters can even join in with drill training sessions.

HoW to Be A RoMAN SoLDIeRSat 24 oct-Sun 1 Nov11am-5pmChesters Roman fortCould you hack it in Roman Britain? Find out during military drill training. dress like a soldier in authentic armour, handle ancient artefacts and learn how to defend yourself with a range of weaponry!

sO MUCH TO DisCOvERWe want to help you plan your trip to Hadrian’s Wall. Here are our highlights...

Our favourite findstHe coRBRIDge HoARD Corbridge Roman TownOne�of�the�country’s�most�significant�finds�in�Roman�history�was�excavated 51 years ago on the site. The Hoard is a Roman soldier’s worldly goods and includes armour, tools and weaponry.

geNII cucuLLAtI StoNe - tHe tHRee HooDeD goDSHousesteads Roman fortThis stone represents some of the local and personal deities who were worshipped along Hadrian’s Wall as well as the more well-known Classical deities. The Housesteads’ Gods are likely to be wearing a weatherproof full-length cloak, the byrrus britannicus.

tHe coRBRIDge LIoNCorbridge Roman TownCarved�as�a�large�grave�ornament,�this�fierce�lion�was�later�converted�into a fountain head.

coVeNtINA’S ALtARS Chesters Roman fortThe Roman goddess Coventina was unknown until the resting place of these altars was discovered in a well 150 years ago at Carrawburgh. The well contained altars, thuribles (incense burners), brooches, beads and thousands of coins, which are now on display at the fort.

cARVoRAN MoDIuSChesters Roman fortAn extremely rare bronze ‘corn measure’. Used to ration the soldiers’ allowance, or take in the ‘tax-in-kind’ from locals, called the annona. The unusual thing about this piece is that the measure actually holds more than it says on the inscription on the outside. No-one is quite sure why.

Top free Historic AttractionsPoLtRoSS BuRN MILecAStLe (known locally as the King’s Stables), Gilsland, CA8 7BJ*One of the best preserved milecastles on Hadrian’s Wall, which even includes the remains of an oven.

WILLoWFoRD WALL, tuRRetS AND BRIDge Gilsland, CA8 7AA*A�stone’s�throw�from�Birdoswald�Roman�Fort,�here�you�can�see�a�fine�914 metre stretch of the Wall including two turrets and impressive bridge remains.

WALLtoWN cRAgS Greenhead, Hexham, CA8 7JD*Here the Wall dramatically snakes and dives along the crags of the Whin Sill.

cAWFIeLDS RoMAN WALL Haltwhistle, Hexham, NE49 9PJ*A�fine�stretch�of�Hadrian’s�Wall�on�a�steep�slope�and�is�the�main� dark Sky discovery Site in Northumberland National Park. Visit northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk for details on stargazing.

teMPLe oF MItHRAS Carrawburgh, Humshaugh, Hexham, NE46 4DB*Near Carrawburgh Fort stands a fascinating temple to the eastern god Mithras.

* Please note, these are the nearest possible postcodes.

Best views of the WallHouSeSteADS RoMAN FoRt A 360 degree vantage point of dramatic scenery.

BIRDoSWALD RoMAN FoRt

The longest continuos stretch of Hadrian’s Wall at Birdoswald Roman Fort.

Our Top Tasty Treats Rest your legs at Birdoswald Roman Fort’s tearoom and enjoy some home-made soup.

In the historic surroundings of Chesters Roman Fort, enjoy tea and cake at our brand new tearoom.

Pick up an ice cream inside the museum at Housesteads Roman Fort

Most Photogenic sitesThe view from Housesteads Roman Fort.

The best preserved Roman bath house in Britain at Chesters Roman Fort.

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Chesters Roman fort is the best preserved example of a Roman cavalry fort in Britain.

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Your little soldier can dress up in Roman armour at Housesteads Roman fort.

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2015 EvENTssee history spring to life as our inspiring events sweep you into action-packed spectacles and adventures. Entertain all the family with unique experiences, exciting discoveries and a chance to get hands-on with the past.