Roman Fort and Short Guided Walk along Hadrian's Wall
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Uncover the captivating history of Hadrian's Wall on this family-friendly adventure at Housesteads Roman Fort and along Hadrian's Wall. Perfect for explorers young and old, this guided experience brings to life stories from the Roman frontier and the notorious Border Reivers. We'll explore one of Britain's best-preserved Roman forts before enjoying a relaxed 2-mile walk along Hadrian's Wall. You'll visit a Roman milecastle, enjoy the rare opportunity to walk on top of the only permitted section of Hadrian's Wall, and cross paths with Britain's first National Trail, the Pennine Way. Along the way, take part in a fun bingo challenge. Discover the surprising connection between the notorious reiving Armstrong family and the first man to walk on the Moon, and hear the story behind the curious building known as the Murder House. The tour ends at the Housesteads Museum. Fort and museum admission, a guided walk, and a digital folder of your photos and highlight reel are all included.
Inclusions
What's included
- Walking poles
- Fort entry
- Bingo cards & pens
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Housesteads Visitor Centre before walking up to the Roman fort together. Collect your walking poles (optional) and family-friendly Hadrian’s Wall Highlights Bingo cards, then enjoy an introduction to the landscape and the people who once lived on this frontier of the Roman Empire before your adventure begins.
Explore the remarkably preserved remains of Housesteads Roman Fort, once home to around 800 Roman soldiers on the edge of the Roman Empire. Step inside ancient barracks, peek into the communal toilets and wander through the remains of the civilian settlement. Along the way, hear tales of Roman life on the frontier, tales of the notorious Border Reivers, including the Armstrongs and their surprising connection to the Moon and discover why one of Housesteads’ buildings has earned the dramatic name, the Murder House.
Enjoy the rare opportunity to walk on top of Hadrian's Wall, the only section where this is permitted, and take in spectacular views across Broomlee Lough, home to Broomlee Lough, home to Britain's only native freshwater crayfish, and Wark forest.
Step inside Milecastle 37 (Housesteads Milecastle), one of the best-preserved milecastles on Hadrian's Wall and lies just west of Housesteads Roman Fort. Look through the archway and enjoy spectacular views north.
Enjoy walking along Hadrian's Wall to the Pennine Way, Britain's first National Trail and the route of the infamous 268-mile Spine Race. Learn about this gruelling event, held in both winter and summer. Spot the lime kiln, one of many that once dotted this pre-industrial landscape, and have your photo taken at the iconic Pennine Way stile.
We'll return along the lower path, spotting wildlife and listening for the distinctive calls of skylarks and curlews. Back at Housesteads, you can explore the mini museum, try on Roman armour and enjoy a short film about the site. There's also a small gift shop and visitor facilities.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet in front of the Visitor Centre. Your guides will be wearing tutus and easy to spot. Your guides will have walking poles you are welcome to use.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Curius Compass
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Its from-price is 12% below the median of the 80 experiences we list in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a river city in north-east England, with a Norman castle keep, a row of bridges over the Tyne and a revived quayside.
Newcastle grew around a Roman bridge crossing and takes its name from the castle begun here in 1080 by Robert Curthose, son of William the Conqueror. The stone keep still stands above the railway, beside the Black Gate. The Tyne is crossed by the Swing Bridge, the High Level Bridge and the steel arch of the Tyne Bridge, and Grainger Town has classical streets of the 1830s with Grey's Monument at their heart.
Top-ranked sights in Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Newcastle Castle.
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