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What's On

Hadrian's Wall Country is home to a wide variety of events from large festivals and Roman re-enactments to country fairs and quirky local events like the Bardon Mill and Roman Empire Conker Championships.

Our What's On Highlights below provides a flavour of what's happening in Hadrian's Wall Country in 2013. For a wider selection of events try our What's On search.

Highlights

Maryport Family Cycle Ride

Enjoy a family-friendly cycle tour from Maryport. The outward journey is along the promenade to Bank End with great views out to sea, returning...

Solfest

The countdown is on to August Bank Holiday and the 10th Solfest festival, hosted at Tarnside Farm, situated on the beautiful Solway coast in the...

Walltown Crags Discovery Adventures (Part of National Parks Week)

Northumberland National Park will transformed Walltown Quarry into a giant adventure playground from activities from archery, woodland crafts,...

Heritage Guide Walk: Geology of Hadrian's Wall

A pleasant walk along the old wagganway of Haltwhistle Burn starting from Cawfields Quarry.

Heritage Guide Walk: Bardon Mill Circular

Five mile circular walk from Bardon Mill taking in history over the ages on hilly moorland paths and some road.

Romans in Ravenglass – Celebrate and Find out!

A chance to celebrate the end of the excavation season. Find out what has been unearthed. Tours, displays, artefacts and activities for all!

Excavation 2013

This summer the Senhouse Roman Museum will be excavating again. The target for this year will be a building adjacent to the Roman fort and civil...

Guided Walk: Beaumont to Burgh by Sands

A lovely guided walk discovering the history of the churches at Beaumont and Bowness on Solway and the fascinating past of the area, from the Romans,...

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

JOOLS HOLLAND and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring GILSON LAVIS with special guest ROLAND GIFT - the voice of Fine Young Cannibals and guest...

Maryport Electric Bike Tour

A tour of Cumbria’s coast and countryside by electric bike! Enjoy an exhilarating electric cycle ride from Maryport to Seaton along traffic-free...

Heritage Guide Walk: Explore the Fells Around Wall Village

A lovely circular walk over the fells from Wall village in the North Tyne Valley, with views and varied scenery.

Roaming with the Romans - guided electric cycle ride

Enjoy a guided electric cycle ride with spectacular views that is full of historical and wildlife interest. After a stop for lunch and a journey on...

Excavation Open Day

This summer the Senhouse Roman Museum will be excavating a building adjacent to the Roman fort and civil settlement. Visit during the fascinating...

Romans in Ravenglass – Family fun day

Family fun day at the Romans in Ravenglass excavation site. Tours, displays, artefacts and activities for all!

Photography Workshop: Romans, Architecture and Fish

Romans, Architecture and Fish: photography workshop with professional photographer Andrew Heptinstall, out and about in Maryport and on the Solway...

Romans in Ravenglass – Excavation Open Day

Join archaeologists for tours of the Ravenglass excavation site. Find out more about Roman Ravenglass from displays and artefacts.

Heritage Guide Walk: Senhouse Roman Museum to Mile Fort 21

Join this 6 mile, (mostly) flat walk along the Solway Coast from The Senhouse Roman Museum to Milefortlet 21 at Crosscanonby Road End taking in the...

Farms, Forts and Bridges Guided Walk

A family walk in upper Eskdale, which will take us over tracks and fells to discover...

Medieval Castle Life - Family Fun Trail at Carlisle Castle

Seek out the colourful trail markers of all the different people that would live and...

Open days at Kirkandrews upon Esk Parish Church

Kirkandrews Church Open Day is an opportunity to visit a stunning local church with...

Solway Shore Guided Walks

Informal guided walks on the Solway shore, to enjoy the scenery and see what animals...

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