Gilly T K’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Hadrian's Wall
Beautiful views and history
Fantastic opportunity to see excavations in progress along Hadrians wall and see a well preserved Roman fort and Vicus (town). There is also a museum housing the famous Vindolanda writing tablets and cafe.
26 locals recommend
Vindolanda Museum and Restaurant
Fantastic opportunity to see excavations in progress along Hadrians wall and see a well preserved Roman fort and Vicus (town). There is also a museum housing the famous Vindolanda writing tablets and cafe.
Roman Army Museum
Excellent little museum on the Roman army
Sycamore Gap
Well Known for its appearance in Kevin Costner's film, Robin Hood
Hexham Abbey
Beaumont StreetBeautiful abbey, worth a visit
Hexham
Beautiful town with an ancient gaol and nice cafes and shops
A lovely place to visit, about a half hour uphill walk from Brampton, Edward I stayed here for a few months. Has a lovely cafe and shop. worth a visit
36 locals recommend
Lanercost Priory
A lovely place to visit, about a half hour uphill walk from Brampton, Edward I stayed here for a few months. Has a lovely cafe and shop. worth a visit
A roman fort, not as well excavated as Vindolanda, but worth a visit, has a cafe too
29 locals recommend
Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
A roman fort, not as well excavated as Vindolanda, but worth a visit, has a cafe too
Corbridge is a lovely little town with some lovely shops and cafes, there is also a Roman fort here and some lovely walks by the river too
20 locals recommend
Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
Corchester LaneCorbridge is a lovely little town with some lovely shops and cafes, there is also a Roman fort here and some lovely walks by the river too
Carlisle Castle
Castle WayRich in history and worth a visit
Worth a visit, exhibits a lot of Carlisle's Roman history, also has a cafe and close to the shops for shopping
47 locals recommend
Tullie House Museum And Art Gallery
Castle StreetWorth a visit, exhibits a lot of Carlisle's Roman history, also has a cafe and close to the shops for shopping
Food scene
Greatna gateway shopping village is 14 miles away, great for bargains and also for something to eat, free parking as well
35 locals recommend
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Glasgow RoadGreatna gateway shopping village is 14 miles away, great for bargains and also for something to eat, free parking as well