Gilly T K’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Mur d'Hadrien
Beautiful views and history
Fantastic opportunity to see excavations in progress along Hadrians wall and see a well preserved Roman fort and Vicus (town). There is also a museum housing the famous Vindolanda writing tablets and cafe.
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Musée et restaurant de Vindolanda
Fantastic opportunity to see excavations in progress along Hadrians wall and see a well preserved Roman fort and Vicus (town). There is also a museum housing the famous Vindolanda writing tablets and cafe.
Musée de l'Armée Romaine
Excellent little museum on the Roman army
Well Known for its appearance in Kevin Costner's film, Robin Hood
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Sycamore Gap
Well Known for its appearance in Kevin Costner's film, Robin Hood
Abbaye de Hexham
Beaumont StreetBeautiful abbey, worth a visit
Hexham
Beautiful town with an ancient gaol and nice cafes and shops
A lovely place to visit, about a half hour uphill walk from Brampton, Edward I stayed here for a few months. Has a lovely cafe and shop. worth a visit
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Prieuré de Lanercost
A lovely place to visit, about a half hour uphill walk from Brampton, Edward I stayed here for a few months. Has a lovely cafe and shop. worth a visit
A roman fort, not as well excavated as Vindolanda, but worth a visit, has a cafe too
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Fort romain de Birdoswald - Mur d'Hadrien
A roman fort, not as well excavated as Vindolanda, but worth a visit, has a cafe too
Corbridge is a lovely little town with some lovely shops and cafes, there is also a Roman fort here and some lovely walks by the river too
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Ville romaine de Corbridge - Mur d'Hadrien
Corchester LaneCorbridge is a lovely little town with some lovely shops and cafes, there is also a Roman fort here and some lovely walks by the river too
Château de Carlisle
Castle WayRich in history and worth a visit
Worth a visit, exhibits a lot of Carlisle's Roman history, also has a cafe and close to the shops for shopping
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Musée et galerie d'art Tullie House
Castle StreetWorth a visit, exhibits a lot of Carlisle's Roman history, also has a cafe and close to the shops for shopping
Food scene
Greatna gateway shopping village is 14 miles away, great for bargains and also for something to eat, free parking as well
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Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Glasgow RoadGreatna gateway shopping village is 14 miles away, great for bargains and also for something to eat, free parking as well