Jaw-dropping geology, formidable fortresses, intriguing science, stunning art... Hadrian's Wall Country offers experiences across the National Curriculum.

A rich history

The border country of England and Scotland continued to have a rich and sometimes violent history long after the Romans. The area is scattered with castles and keeps, priories and abbeys [1].

An artistic legacy

Many museums have a gallery section. There are also contemporary galleries such as the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art [2] in Gateshead.

Epic landscapes

The Romans took full advantage of the area's geology when building Hadrian's Wall. They used the line of north-facing cliffs created by the outcrop of the Great Whin Sill. The Sill - National Landscape Discovery Centre [3] provides a deeper understanding of its history-changing geography.

Exploring science

Did you know there's a Life Science Centre [4] in Newcastle?

Find out more

For a longer list of castles, stately homes and more take a look at our Other Attractions [1] in the Visit section.