Hadrian's Wall Country

Welcome to Hadrian's Wall Country! 
The northern frontier of a mighty empire.

Built to guard the wild northern frontier of the Roman Empire in AD122, Hadrian’s Wall was more than just a barricade; it was a vibrant and multi-cultural occupied military zone of mile-castles, barracks, ramparts, forts and settlements; sprawling almost 80 miles in length from the North Sea to the Irish Sea. The building of the Wall required vision and an outstanding level of engineering skill. Set amongst the wild beauty of Cumbrian and Northumbrian landscapes, it still impresses today and stands as a testimony to the power and reach of the mighty Roman Empire. 

Hadrian's Wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and along with the Antonine Wall and the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes forms the Frontiers of the Roman Empire. Hadrian's Wall is part of the shared history and culture of all people. 

Hadrian's Wall Partnership is made of organisations that promotes and protects the Wall.