Hadrian’s Wall: Edge Of Empire By Guided Coach Tour
- 6 May 2025 - 11 September 2025
- Carlisle
- Adults £58, children £30
Hear about Carlisle (Luguvalium) and the Wall Fort Uxellodunum. Then off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour through the north Cumbria landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site enjoying wonderful scenery along the route of Hadrian’s Wall.
Please remember, moderate fitness, sensible walking boots/shoes and warm, shower proof clothing are essential for the Roman Mile guided walk. It includes walking down a short steep hill and a climb of a good many steps up to Willowford. Refreshments are available at the Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Fort and Museum. Picnic tables outside offer space to enjoy a packed lunch (giving you more time to explore). Great Guided Tours regret that they are not able to welcome dogs on the coach (excluding assistance dogs).
Booking is essential and can be done at the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre in person or over the phone on 01228 598596. You may also book direct from the Great Guided Tours website.
These tours are run by Open Book Visitor Guiding – Great Guided Tours, established in 1979. For further information you can contact them by phone on 01228 670578 / 07775 603397 or email at carol@greatguidedtours.co.uk.
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The tour includes a 1-hour guided walk along the National Trail, a Roman mile from Birdoswald Roman Fort (English Heritage site) to Gilsland alongside Wall remains. Hear why and how the Wall was built, and the impact it had on the local culture and landscape. Alternatively, stay with the coach and visit Birdoswald Roman Fort, or enjoy a tea break, before re-joining the coach to meet-up with the walking group in Gilsland.
Then, travel through the Northumberland National Park to the Magna Roman Army Museum, where you will be thrilled with the audio-visual presentations. Finally, for a fantastic conclusion of the Hadrian’s Wall Guided Coach Tour experience, visit the award winning Vindolanda Fort and Museum, including a guided tour of the site with your guide. Exciting archaeological excavations are taking place here on selective dates.
Tours take place on the following dates:
Tuesday 6 May
Thursday 19 June - CANCELLED
Saturday 26 July
Saturday 16 August
Thursday 11 September
Depart at 11am and return at 6pm (7-hour tour).
Depart from and return to Tullie, opposite Carlisle Castle. Drop-off at Carlisle Railway Station on request. Pick-up and drop-off in Brampton on request.
Tickets £58 for adults and £30 for children (aged 5 to 15) and include entry to the Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Fort and Museum. MyCumbria Card holders receive a £5 discount including up to four guests (only when booking through the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre). Please have your membership card available.
How To Find Us
Tullie, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
