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Hadrian's Wall Tour: Roman and Native Perspectives
4.9
37 Ratings
Northumberland
Explore Hadrian’s Wall with expert guides. Discover Roman and native perspectives on this ancient frontier. Book your half-day tour now.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cawfields Roman Wall - On this Hadrians Wall guided tour, you will see a Milecastle, and one of the best preserved sections of the Vallum defence ditch. Cawfields also boasts some of the best views across the rugged moorland vistas of the Northumberland National Park. You will then follow in your vehicle to Vindolanda Museum.
- Vindolanda - Vindolanda is one of the best preserved Roman forts in Europe. Entry into Vindolanda is included in your ticket price.
What's Included
- View a Milecastle, exceptionally well-preserved parts of Hadrian’s Wall
What's Not Included
- Transport is not included
Additional Information
This was a battleground for two distinct cultures two millennia ago. Your tour guide can seamlessly intertwine stories from both the Roman and the indigenous viewpoints. The goal of the Romans to seize control over Britain was always clear. Julius Caesar documented both the plentiful resources of the British Isles, as well as tales of giants and mythical beasts. Though Caesar first reached out to the residents of Britain, a full-blown invasion wouldn’t occur for an additional 90 years. Political instability in Rome led the new emperor Claudius to bring his troops to the British coastline, forever altering the nation. Note that while transportation is necessary from Cawfields to Vindolanda, it’s not included; reach out to us for taxi information if necessary.
- Transport is not included with this tour, though you can follow in your vehicle to each location.
Location
Cawfield Quarry
Pennine Way and Hadrian's Wall Path
When you arrive at Cawfields, look for the Roman soldier or Iron Age Warrior.
Google maps will bring you to Cawfields
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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Ytakm
Sep 29, 2024
Brilliant half day tour - What a fantastic half day tour. Kevin was absolutely engaging and his storytelling really made the experience come alive. What a personable and knowledgeable guide. One of the best tours we have had, thank you! Vindolanda was the icing on the cake!
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Zachr592
Sep 14, 2024
Awesome tour! - Our family did the half day tour and it was the perfect amount of time and not a moment was wasted. Kevin was awesome from the stories to the historical notes everything you need to know. Visiting the wall can be a bit anticlimactic if you don’t have someone to add the information and historical context to what you are seeing. This is a must do tour if you’re coming to walk the wall. Couldn't recommend more.
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Denice_h
Sep 12, 2024
One of our most favorite tours! - Taking a walk along part of Hadrian's Wall one could imagine what it might have looked like in AD122. Kevin described so clearly how it was constructed, what it looked like and how the Romans lived in the fort and village in Vindolanda. Fascinating! Great experience!
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I4067nupaulg
Sep 3, 2024
Happy customer on Hadrian's wall tour ! - An excellent tour which I would highly recommend. Kevin's knowledge brought to life the history and the landscape. I wish I had booked the full day !
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Captainwales
Sep 1, 2024
Interesting knowledge - An exceptional travel experience! Kevin is not your typical tour guide; he's an enthusiast of English and Celtic cultures with an extensive knowledge base. He answered all our questions effortlessly and even provided additional insights.
We had the half-day tour, which was divided into two parts. The first part was near the quarry and Barracks 42, where the Hadrian's Wall is relatively well-preserved. The second part was at the Vindolanda site, including visits to both the ruins and the museum. Kevin was familiar with nearly every exhibit in the museum, offering deep background knowledge.
I highly recommend this private tour for families with elderly or children. The pace is just right—not too tiring, yet full of surprises."
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199mirandab
Aug 4, 2024
A wonderful tour with a great guide of the historic Hadrians Wall! - What a wonderful guide to an informative and captivating day! He was attentive and sensitive to the needs of the group as well as having the tour planned and prepared. His knowledge was huge and he made it come alive. I learned so much and enjoyed the walks as well as the history!
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Samclack
Jul 21, 2024
Incredibly interesting - We did the half day tour and Kevin was incredibly interesting and passionate about the history of the area. I would definitely recommend this tour. It was great to have an explanation around Vidolanda site and the museum.
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Pvs381
Jul 21, 2024
A must for visitors to Northumberland - Excellent guide, informative and interesting. A chance to get out on the wall, but pretty easy walking. Made the visit to Vindolanda come alive. Great for lovers of history, but accessible for visitors of all interests.
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D8818qvmargaretw
Jul 15, 2024
A tour to remember. - This was a fascinating tour. We learnt about the Ramans in Britain and how they interacted with the local population. Walking along the wall gave a real insight into the huge effort that went into building the wall and the trenches to keep people in and out of the territory. We also spent time at Vindolanda and could see the lifestyle of the people both Roman and natives.
It was a really interesting tour.
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Chloegk7300zn
Jul 9, 2024
Amazing Experience - We took a half-day guided tour with Kevin as our guide. The tour and Kevin's knowledge exceeded all expectations. The walk along Hadrian's Wall is brief but informative and the time at Vindolanda was great - I was completely unaware these types of ruins existed and was in awe the entire time. We had rain on our tour so ending at the museum was timed well. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in Hadrian's Wall and don't know where to start!
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