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What have the Romans ever done for us? The answer is along this 73-mile wall that, even now after nearly 2000 years, remains one of the most impressive feats of engineering in an empire that regularly delivered impressive feats. Hardly surprising that it’s been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
And by it we mean all of it – the whole 73-mile stretch from Wallsend in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west, right on the Cumbrian coast. You can explore virtually all of the remaining wall and visit some of its key sites. These include Roman forts at Vindolanda, Birdoswald, Chesters and Housesteads; museums at Segedunum and Corbridge; and a state-of-the-art visitor centre at The Sill, just outside Once Brewed.
Within touching distance of the wall is Carlisle, Cumbria’s county town and its only city: a 21st-century urban centre built on 2000 years of history, as you’d expect from a town close to the border with Scotland and a major player in the centuries’ old battles between the two traditional foes.
The formidable fortress of Carlisle Castle, itself built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall, stands proud over the cityscape, while a packed programme of heritage tours, activities and exhibitions offers the perfect introduction to times gone by on the edge of an ancient empire. For more modern pursuits, you can keep yourself entertained by exploring and indulging in the city’s fine collection of restaurants and pubs.
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Hadrian's Wall the northern frontier of the Roman Empire
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Moresby, Whitehaven
A collection of traditional and original songs and poems, including works by Robert Anderson and William Wordsworth in this, the 250th anniversary of their births. Suitable for fans of poetry and folk music.(duration 30 minutes)
Carlisle
Bad Wolf? is a fantastic immersive theatre piece exploring the myths around the story of the Big Bad Wolf.
Book your six-person group ticket and join Cosmic Studios in The Woods, lovingly created from the imagery of a hundred Fairy-tale stories, in…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Join us in commemorating the 75th anniversary of VJ Day with a selection of songs from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Steve will perform many favourites from the Second World War era and we hope you'll sing along in your car. Feel free to dress up in…
Remembrance Sunday Parades taking place in Harrington and Workington on Sunday 8th November.
Silloth
Nestled on Solway Firth, the Park is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District. The kids and adults alike will love the heated indoor swimming pool, daily kids, entertainment, family bar & bistro, or even the Open Farm.
Carlisle
New luxury tourist trains to run daily except Fridays this summer on the famous Settle-Carlisle railway from mid July to mid September.
Following the success of ‘The Staycation Express’ last year plans are currently being finalised for the 2021…
Carlisle
Discover 900 years of history and explore the tumultuous life of Carlisle Castle and its characters, in a new exhibition.
Whitehaven
From we open at 10.00am on Saturday 24th October we have a great week lined up for you.
We have the Bears Exhibition where you will find books about famous bears, and you can go on a bear hunt with one of our Beacon Museum trails, following covid 19…
Cumbria
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St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay - a walk of 190 miles linking three National Parks over high level traverse.
Carlisle
Prepare yourself for some more fun and entertaining craft sessions this half term. We will be holding 5 sessions every day, starting Monday 26 October..
Cumbria
Archery is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and at Blaithwaite you can practice your aim! Whatever your experience level, come down and take advantage of our facilities.
Carlisle
Welcome to The Sally where our hospitality is as warm and roaring as our open log fires.
Nr Seascale
Three circles and nine small cairns. The south circle is 104' across, the north-west is 72' with a low central cairn. The third is immediately north of the second, it is 24' across and also encloses a small cairn.
St Bees
Spacious log cabins in tranquil farm setting with spectacular open views. Wheelchair friendly with ample parking. on farm experience yet close to amenities, farm walks, rare breeds and wildlife.
Carlisle
In April 2020, we asked members of the public to send us their photos of life in lockdown and tell us what the images meant to them. Some of these photos are now on display in our garden. They show different aspects of lockdown, from empty spaces…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Phil McIntyre Live proudly presents Rob Newman's Philosophy Show. In this all-new show, the multi-award winning stand-up comic weaves Nietzsche's sunglasses, James Bond in Toxteth, electric spiders and singing Neanderthals into a hilarious…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Join Cumbrian performer Steve Wharton for a 30-minute family drive-in storytelling session in Rosehill's car park!
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Tide to tops....a route with everything from a beach-side spin, quiet villages and the wild and open views of the western fells.
Carlisle
A modern and contemporary village inn with a restaurant serving home cooked, locally sourced produce.
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