What to see & do

Countryside attractions

The peaceful byways of Hadrian's Wall Country are ideal for exploring the beautiful northern countryside. And when you visit, you will know that the emphasis is on the country. From the Scottish border in the North the area contains the widest range of different landscapes that anyone could wish to explore.

The ridge of the Great Whin Sill forms crags and cliffs, which acted as a natural defence in Roman times. Today they provide a vantage point over looking the rolling hills of the Northumberland National Park, and further afield across the Tyne valley to the moors of the North Pennines. Hadrian's Wall Country is steeped in history and will reveal a wealth of things to see, and numerous attractions to visit en route. Castles, gardens, visitor centres and museums all now nestle in the country the Romans left behind, just waiting for your visit.