Hadrian's Wall NT

15/10/2026

Your Christmas getaway is calling and it's magical! ✨

Dreaming of a cosy Christmas escape filled with toasty fires, frosty countryside walks and a little festive magic? ❄️

How about spending the most wonderful time of the year at one of our beautiful National Trust cottages at Hadrian’s Wall - Peel Cottage or Springwell cottage? 🎄

Cosy ☑️
Snuggly ☑️
Beautiful ☑️
Peaceful ☑️
Magical ☑️

Make this Christmas one to remember! 🎅

(Photos: Peel cottage: Mike Henton, Springwell cottage: Roger Coulam)

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08/10/2026

A walk on the Wall in autumn is always worth it.

(Photo: Dan Madden)

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28/09/2026

Three years on from the illegal felling of the Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian's Wall, shoots at the stump are flourishing.

The shoots - which are now two to three feet tall - are a reassuring sign that nature is recovering at this special site.

Thank you to visitors for supporting our efforts to protect the stump - including reducing soil compaction around the roots and limiting human disturbance. You're helping give the tree the best possible chance to thrive.

We are monitoring the tree closely and our rangers will manage it depending on how it develops over time. But for now, we’re filled with hope by the way nature is taking its course.

(Photos: Annapurna Mellor)

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23/09/2026

As frost settles over Hadrian's Wall, there is nothing quite like coming home to a warm, welcoming cottage after a day of exploring.

We have some rare, cosy gaps this Christmas and New Year at two of our favourite historic National Trust escapes right on the doorstep of the wall:

🏡 Peel Cottage (Sleeps 2): Nestled on the edge of the Northumberland National Park and just a stone’s throw from Hadrian’s Wall, this cottage is perfect for those who want to lace up their boots and step straight onto the dramatic crags. After a bracing walk and spectacular views, unwind in the cosy living room with a hot drink. Dog friendly.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/northumberland-north-east/peel-cottage

🏡 Springwell Cottage (Sleeps 6): A charming stone retreat that offers the ultimate peaceful sanctuary. With its traditional feel and welcoming atmosphere, it’s the ideal spot to unplug, watch the stars dark skies, and truly relax. With Hadrian's Wall just half a mile from the cottage, Springwell is ideal for families or walking groups. Dog friendly.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/northumberland-north-east/springwell-cottage

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22/09/2026

We'll just leave this here...

(Photo: Dan Madden)

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01/09/2026

The Sixteenth Hadrian's Wall Archaeology Forum takes place at the Queen's Hall Arts Centre in Hexham on 17 October.

The one-day event is for everyone - whether you're a professional archaeologist, a local resident or simply curious about what's been found in the ground near you.

The programme for this event will include updates on the excavations at Vindolanda, Milecastle 46 near Carvoran, the Carlisle cricket club site and High Rochester, along with talks describing the results of new investigations at Drumburgh and Whitley Castle.

Find out more and book your ticket:
https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hadrians-wall-archaeology-forum-no-16

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The Sixteenth Hadrian's Wall Archaeology Forum Saturday 17 October, 9.45am Tickets From £17 Main Theatre Tickets From £17 Main Information The programme for this event will include updates on the excavations at Vindolanda, Milecastle 46 near Carvoran, the Carlisle cricket club site and High Roches...

20/08/2026

Just a heads-up that the Roman festival of Consualia is coming up and you may want to prep by making some flower garlands for your mule.

The festival honoured Consus, the ancient Roman god of the subterranean granary and grain storage (who knew?)

In celebration, the underground altar of Consus in the Circus Maximus was uncovered for the day, and sacrifices were made.

The festival featured foot races and chariot races. Working horses, donkeys, and mules were given a day of rest and decorated with elaborate flower garlands.

(Image: The Chariot Race - Alexander von Wagner (1838–1919)
Manchester Art Gallery)

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10/08/2026

Ready for some free-range fun this summer? Then Hadrian's Wall is the place to be.

With space to run and play, it's a great spot to immerse yourself in history. Bring a picnic and venture alongside Hadrian's Wall to Milecastle 37 which offers views that soldiers 1900 years ago would recognise.

(Photo: Cal Thompson)

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04/08/2026

What does a National Trust ranger in Hadrian's Wall country do? The answer is, just about everything!

From repairing footpaths alongside a Scheduled Ancient Monument (sometimes with help from a helicopter), to building stairs in the largest area of ancient semi-natural woodland in Northumberland. From, managing volunteers to weeding, planting and repairing and of course not to mention the work involved around Sycamore Gap, our rangers do it all.

And, it's fair to say, that they do it in all weathers. ☀ ☔🌨

THANK YOU to our ranger team for your hard work, dedication and for being all-round good eggs. We'll buy the good biscuits this week.

(Photos: James Barclay, James MacKell)

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08/07/2026

Did you know that Housesteads provide a home for some fascinating wildlife?

This video captures a Natterer's bat, one of the UK's most agile and skilled hunters, as it flits through the darkness around the fort.

Natterer's bats use echolocation to navigate and can even pluck insects directly from leaves and surfaces. Watching them at work is a reminder that Hadrian's Wall isn't just rich in history - it's also an important haven for nature.

Next time you visit Housesteads, remember that when the day visitors head home, a whole new world wakes up after dark.

(Video: Mandy Tomas)

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