Welcome to the Heart of Hadrian's Wall, where Roman Britain comes to life! Come to walk the Hadrian's Wall Trail, discover the amazing Roman Forts of Vindolanda or Housesteads, or even have a wild outdoor adventure. You are bound to fall in love with the Heart of Hadrian's Wall Country.
Explore
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- Hadrian's Wall
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This 75 mile long Roman wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain.
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- Events
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There are a wide variety of events open to the public around our region. Arts and crafts, local food, music or something to do with the family.
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Where to Stay
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- B & B
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We have a wide range of award winning B&Bs, many who welcome walkers and cyclists.
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- Self Catering
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Why not come and stay in one of our traditional stone cottages, converted barns or chapels and take things at your own pace.
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- Hotels
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You could always stay in one of our historic castles or country houses with all the leisure facilities you could dream of.
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Food and Drink
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- Restaurants
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Whether you prefer the fine dining of a traditional French Bistro or Indian and Italian cuisine, you won't be disappointed.
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- Pubs
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Many of our pubs serve traditional English food, using local seasonal ingredients. Why not come and taste a local beer from one of our...
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- Tea Rooms & Coffee Shops
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There's nothing like a relaxing cup of tea with a home made scone or warming bowl of broth in a traditional setting.
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You'll get a warm welcome at the many towns and villages in the area and there is accommodation for every taste and budget. Take your time to explore the whole of the wall from here – and you can even venture further afield. The Heart of Hadrian's Wall is a great central place to stay and explore all the activities at Kielder Forest, the market town of Hexham, the historic city of Carlisle and the North Lakes, or even the Metro Centre in Newcastle/Gateshead.
From Roman history to action and adventure, the Heart of Hadrian's Wall has it all. Come and spend a while in Britain's Great Outdoors – a day will never be long enough!