Hadrian’s Wall – Edge of Empire
Hadrian’s Wall – Edge of Empire
Depart and Return Tullie House Museum, opposite Carlisle Castle.
Pick up or drop-off in Brampton on request. Drop-off at Carlisle Railway Station on request.
Depart 11am Return 6pm 7 Hour Tour
Includes entry to Roman Army Museum & Vindolanda Fort & Museum
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route. The tour includes a 1-hour guided walk along a Roman mile from Birdoswald Fort to Gilsland alongside Wall remains, hearing why and how the Wall was built, or stay with the coach and visit the Fort or enjoy a tea break before re-joining the group in Gilsland.
Then travelling through the Northumberland National Park to enjoy the Roman Army Museum audio visual presentations and finally, for a fantastic conclusion of our Hadrian’s Wall Guided Coach Tour experience, entry is included to the award winning Vindolanda Fort and Museums and where exciting archaeological excavations are currently taking place.
Please Remember:
Moderate fitness, sensible walking boots/shoes and warm, shower proof clothing are essential for the guided walk. It includes walking down a short steep stretch and a climb of a good many steps.
Refreshments are available at the Roman Army Museum & Vindolanda Fort and Museum.
Picnic tables outside offer space to enjoy a packed lunch. This gives you more time to explore.
We regret we are not able to welcome dogs on the coach (ex. guide-dogs)
If by any chance you are travelling a long way to join the tour, London for instance, have my mobile No. handy to keep in touch in case of hold ups.
We depart at 11am to accommodate London trains and other arrivals.
Private Tours:
We can arrange car tours for individuals and small groups or coach tours.
Carol Donnelly MBE - for services to Tourism
Tel: 01228 670578 M: 07775 603397