We’ll visit the Sycamore Gap: Coming Home exhibition, spend time exploring the current displays in the revolving gallery, and browse the gift shop for unique finds and local souvenirs.

We’ll take a short walk up to Housesteads and explore its remarkable setting. Along the way, you’ll hear about the fort’s fascinating history, the story behind Britain’s best-preserved Roman toilets, and how the site was later tied to the turbulent days of the Border Reivers. Please note: we do not enter the fort.

At Housesteads, you’ll have the chance to walk along the top of Hadrian’s Wall—the only section where it’s officially allowed—offering stunning views and a true sense of the Roman frontier. You’ll also hear about John Clayton, the 19th-century antiquarian whose tireless efforts saved large parts of the Wall from ruin.

We'll grab a drink from the Corbridge Coffee Van and head over to the Mithraic Roman Temple, where we'll chat about this mysterious and secretive religion.

We'll visit a rare 19th-century lime kiln. Unique in Northumberland, it’s the only kiln with four draw arches fed by a single pot—partially blocked in the 1900s and later restored. A quiet yet striking glimpse into the area’s rural industrial past.

As we head towards Vindolanda, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the landscape’s rich past—from the ancient Stanegate Road and the hidden history of Causeway House to the remarkable Vindolanda tablets, Barcombe Longstone, and the nearby Roman quarry etched with 1,800-year-old graffiti. We’ll stop to see rare Roman milestones still in place, including the Chesterholm milestone—a chance to quite literally wrap your arms around history. Please note: this tour does not include entry to Vindolanda Fort.