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Roman Wall Country Attractions

www. Bailey-Hideaways .co.uk

Bailey near Newcastleton is a complete Holiday Hamlet hidden away between the Roman Wall and the Scottish Border, ideal for a quiet low mileage vacation. Perfectly located to visit the Carlisle, Northern Pennines, Hadrians Wall and the Scottish Border Country.

BAVINGTON HALL

Home of Bobby Shaftoe & Admiral George Deleval c.1240

Waterside Coffee Shop 10-5 pm & Self Catering Cottages

01830-530-394 Location Map

Kirkharle Courtyard

Birthplace of Capability Brown, gardener to King George III and European Nobility during the 18th Century, notable for Hampton Court and Windsor Castle gardens.

Located on the A696 Newcastle to Jedburgh road the Courtyard has Coffee Shop, Local Cabinet Maker, Cycle Museum with Photographic & Fine Art Gallery. Tel: 01830 540 426

HADRIAN’S WALL BUS SERVICE

Runs between Hexham to Carlisle from May to September stopping at all the Roman Sights and Attractions along the way. Tel: 01434 344 777 / 322 002

BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT

Gilsland, nr Greenhead Tel: 016977 47 602 Location Map

Recent excavations on an spectacular stretch of Hadrian’s Wall affording magnificent views and country walks plus a hands on interactive visitor centre.

ROMAN ARMY MUSEUM

Greenhead Tel: 016977 47 485 Location Map

Museum of Modern Army life 2000 years ago with models, reconstruction and video presentation.

NATIONAL PARK CENTRE

Once Brewed Tel: 01434 344 396 Location Map

Video presentation introducing the visitor to the Tynedale wall area of the Northumberland National Park offering Extensive Information and Refreshments. Once Brewed has a Youth Hostel located north of Bardon Mill.

VINDOLANDA FORT

nr Once Brewed Tel: 01434 344 277 Location Map

Open air museum with reconstructions of a Temple and Fortified Wall on the excavation site of a Roman Town and Fort. Shop and refreshments in summer.

HOUSESTEADS FORT

nr Once Brewed Tel: 01434 344 363 Location Map

Excavated Garrison Fort at an impressive cliff top location on Hadrian’s Wall giving an extensive view North towards the Scottish Border Country.

CHESTERS FORT & MUSEUM

Chollerford Tel: 01434 681 379 Location Map

Excavated Roman Cavalry Fort and Bath House which indicates how advanced modern life for the Centurions was 2000 years ago.

CORBRIDGE ROMAN TOWN

Corbridge Tel: 01434 681 483 Location Map

Located near the present town this recently excavated site of the Old Town and Supply Base for the Wall has a Museum and Audio Tour available for visitors.

Following the Wall

Carlisle Castle - Carlisle - 01228 591 922

Carlisle Cathedral - Carlisle - 01228 548 151

St Cuthbert's Church - Carlisle - 01228 532 515

Factory Shop Outlet - Gretna Green - 01461 339 028

Tullie House - Carlisle - 01228 534 781

Linton Vistor Centre - Carlisle - 01228 527 569

Guildhall Museum - Carlisle - 01228 534 781

Brid of Prey Centre - Carlisle - 01228 576 889

Poltros Burn Milecastle - Gilsland - 016977 47 602

Birdoswald Roman Fort - Brampton - 016977 47 602

Bewcastle - Roadhead - 016977 47 602

Talkin Tarn Country Park - Brampton - 016977 3129

New Mills Trout Farm - Brampton - 016977 2384

Lanercost Priory - Brampton - 016977 3030

Aviation Museum - Carlisle Airport - 01228 573 641

Carlisle Racecourse - Carlisle - 01228 522 973

Carlisle - Settle Railway - Carlisle - 08457 484 950

Allenheads Heritage Ctr - Allenheads - 01434-685-395

Walking Holidays

Contours Walking Holidays

Tel: 01768 867 539 Fax: 01768 892171

walkwith@contours.u‑net.com www.contours.co.uk

Tyne Valley Holidays Tel: 0191 284 7534

Personalised Touring Services Tel: 0191 488 5115

Roman Hotels

Guest Houses

Country Cottages

Parkland Camps

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