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Hadrian's Wall & North Pennines region

What a combination! The natural beauty and splendour of the North Pennines coupled with the unique World Heritage Site that is Hadrian's Wall.

Head to the south of Northumberland and you can explore the ancient wonder of Hadrian's Wall and take in some fantastic views of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Read more >

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Hadrian's Wall and North Pennines tourist information.

Tumbling waterfalls, sweeping moorland views, dramatic dales and vibrant villages.

It features tumbling waterfalls, sweeping moorland views, dramatic dales and vibrant villages like Allendale or Blanchland.

Animal species that are scarce in the rest of Britain thrive in the North Pennines and you may see red squirrels, otters, and black grouse as well as thousands of pairs of wading birds.

Hadrian's Wall is at its most spectacular at the western edge of Northumberland and some of its most famous sites, including Housesteads, Vindolanda and Steel Rigg are within walking distance of one another.

The fortification is dotted with milecastles, temples and fortresses as well as archaeological sites that are still giving us a valuable insight into how the Romans lived almost 2,000 years ago.

Go to places like Vindolanda or Housesteads any weekend during the Summer months and you'll find people re-enacting battles in full costume or explaining how the Romans ate or washed.

It is a living breathing attraction and the impact of the people who built it still resonates across the area today.

Map of the Hadrian's Wall & North Pennines region.

Events this month

Rocky Weekends in the North Pennines

Rocky Weekends in the North Pennines

Guided Walk

Dates:

Rocky Weekend

26/05/2012-27/05/2012
John Martin Trail - Guided Walk

John Martin Trail - Guided Walk

Festival

Dates:

May

26/05/2012-26/05/2012
Jubilee Weekend - Kids Roman Takeover

Jubilee Weekend - Kids Roman Takeover

Show / Display

Dates:

Housesteads - Jubilee

02/06/2012-05/06/2012

Corbridge - Jubilee

02/06/2012-05/06/2012

Chesters - Jubilee

02/06/2012-05/06/2012
Northumberland County Show

Northumberland County Show

Show / Display

Dates:

2012

04/06/2012-04/06/2012
Heddon On The Wall Diamond Jubilee Fun Day

Heddon On The Wall Diamond Jubilee Fun Day

Fete / Fair

Dates:

Opening

05/06/2012-05/06/2012

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Events next month

Jubilee Weekend - Kids Roman Takeover

Jubilee Weekend - Kids Roman Takeover

Show / Display

Dates:

Housesteads - Jubilee

02/06/2012-05/06/2012

Corbridge - Jubilee

02/06/2012-05/06/2012

Chesters - Jubilee

02/06/2012-05/06/2012
Northumberland County Show

Northumberland County Show

Show / Display

Dates:

2012

04/06/2012-04/06/2012
Heddon On The Wall Diamond Jubilee Fun Day

Heddon On The Wall Diamond Jubilee Fun Day

Fete / Fair

Dates:

Opening

05/06/2012-05/06/2012
PGA Seniors Championship 2012 - Slaley Hall

PGA Seniors Championship 2012 - Slaley Hall

Sporting Event

Dates:

Season

07/06/2012-10/06/2012
Tynedale Beer Festival

Tynedale Beer Festival

Festival

Dates:

Tynedale Beer Festival

14/06/2012-16/06/2012

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