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Haltwhistle Spring Walking Festival - 27th April to 6th May
Celebrate Hadrian's Wall Country
Celebrate the amazing range of things to do in the outdoors across the whole of the World Heritage Site from South Shields to Ravenglass! Guided walks and cycle rides, wildlife events, bird watching, nature trails beer festivals – and of course lots of Roman themed events with re-enactors bringing the Roman frontier to life!
The celebration takes place from May to September 2013 and includes events organised by many different organisations and groups across the whole of Hadrian’s Wall Country – the ten mile corridor either side of the World Heritage Site. Explore the list below and plan your visit to take in events that interest you – click on the map to see where the events are taking place.
The celebration kicks off on 2nd May at the Wave Centre, Maryport with a specially commissioned concert featuring folk legend Maddy Prior and friends. The show is a musical journey across the frontiers of the Roman empire travelling from the Danube to Maryport, reflecting the many peoples that lived around Hadrian’s Wall in Roman times. It is inspired by the career of Marcus Agrippa, the first commander of the fort at Maryport.
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Excavation 2013
Type
Roman
Sea Brows, Maryport
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 settlement discovered in 1880 by local amateur archaeologist, Joseph Robinson.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Jun 2013 To 22 Jul 2013
Time Travellers Go...Roman Soldier School
Type
Participatory Event
Gilsland
Join our Centurion for some hands on fun – with Roman themed craft activities throughout the day from colouring and paper helmet making to games to Roman drill and Roman artefact handling. Plus try on costumes, Roman armour and a Centurion’s helmet.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Jul 2013 To 26 Aug 2013
Medieval Castle Life - Family Fun Trail at Carlisle Castle
Type
Family Event
Carlisle
Seek out the colourful trail markers of all the different people that would live and work in a medieval castle. A fun trail for all the family.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Jul 2013 To 1 Sep 2013
A Soldier's Life
Type
Performance
Haydon Bridge
Meet an iconic Roman Legionary stationed at the famous Housesteads Roman Fort. Our soldier recalls the building of the wall, his service in the Roman army and the pursuit of the enemy.
Dates
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- 20 Jul 2013 To 21 Jul 2013
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- 3 Aug 2013 To 4 Aug 2013
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- 10 Aug 2013 To 11 Aug 2013
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- 24 Aug 2013 To 26 Aug 2013
Lecture by Professor Ian Haynes and Tony Wilmott
Type
Lecture
Sea Brows, Maryport
This lecture by Professor Ian Haynes and Tony Wilmott will round up the 2013 excavation at the Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Jul 2013 To 22 Jul 2013
Heritage Guide Walk: Walltown Quarry and Hadrian's Wall
Type
Guided Walk
Greenhead
A 2 mile walk of approximately 2 hours looking at geology, Roman history, 19-20th century Quarrymen and nature park.
Dates
- From:
- 23 Jul 2013 To 23 Jul 2013
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- 15 Aug 2013 To 15 Aug 2013
River Eden & Hadrian’s Wall Path Guided Walk
Type
Guided Walk
Carlisle
A delightful walk along the banks of the River Eden and Hadrian’s Wall Path discovering the history of the area from Roman times to the present day and enjoying the flora, fauna and wildlife of this very special place.
Dates
- From:
- 24 Jul 2013 To 24 Jul 2013
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- 31 Jul 2013 To 31 Jul 2013
Eden Rivers Trust Wetland Discovery Open Days
Type
Family Event
Carlisle
A fun day for a young family learning all about the animals in a wetland.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Jul 2013 To 25 Jul 2013
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- 30 Jul 2013 To 30 Jul 2013
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- 3 Aug 2013 To 3 Aug 2013
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- 9 Aug 2013 To 9 Aug 2013
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- 12 Aug 2013 To 12 Aug 2013
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- 14 Aug 2013 To 14 Aug 2013
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- 19 Aug 2013 To 19 Aug 2013
Solway Shore Guided Walks
Type
Guided Walk
Mawbray
Informal guided walks on the Solway shore, to enjoy the scenery and see what animals live on the shore.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Jul 2013 To 26 Jul 2013
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- 21 Aug 2013 To 21 Aug 2013
Battlesteads Beer Festival
Type
Festival
Hexham
Pale ales, ruby-red beers, a fruity cider and characterful bitters. There’s something for everyone in the beer line-up for the third annual Battlesteads Beer Festival.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Jul 2013 To 28 Jul 2013
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