The Heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country boasts a wealth of ancient history, holding Vindolanda, Chesters, Housesteads and Birdoswald Forts. Away from Hadrian’s Wall itself, you’ll find its military corridor of milecastles and stone turrets, as well as dramatic scenery, country cafes and stone villages.
Stay in
bed and breakfasts,
self-catering cottages and
hotels where local owners can help you discover the area’s secrets. Enjoy the breath-taking, dramatic scenery with walks galore. Delight in the many attractions, such as the Dark Sky ‘astronomy’ events, taking place on your doorstep.
Local, enthusiastic tourist guides, with a host of knowledge at their fingertips, await to show you the beauty of the landscapes from Brampton Market Town with its Bonnie Prince Charlie connections, Gilsland village steeped in Reiver history to
Corbridge with its quirky shops and impressive architecture. Climb up to the long stone at Barcombe Hill which points the way to hidden treasure at Vindolanda.
On or off the Wall, there are plenty of reasons to make your holiday here…discover local churches, like the ones at Chollerford and Lanercost Priory, built with Roman stones; linger at the site of early Christianity at Heavenfield; wander up the Maiden Way to Bewcastle with its splendid Anglo-Saxon Cross and taste the delicacies of local produce at the
Farmers’ Markets in Greenhead village and around Hexham Abbey.
At The Sill, at Once Brewed, find out more about our beautiful natural landscape with its Northumbrian birds, animals, plants and geology. Make a trip to the Sill café with its stupendous all-round views. Hop between two counties for amazing
cafés,
restaurants,
pubs and breweries to sample local food and drink.
Try out your detective skills to track down the
castles and bastle houses with secluded passageways and concealed tunnels. Come and see for yourself!