2 miles from Simonburn Parish

A length of Wall with milecastle remains, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commanding fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north.

2 miles from Simonburn Parish

One of 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall, Carrawburgh once housed about 500 soldiers responsible for defending the frontier. Nearby stands a fascinating temple to the god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation.

4 miles from Simonburn Parish

Hadrian’s Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years. At 73 miles it marches across northern Britain from sea to sea. The most famous of all the frontiers of the Roman empire, Hadrian’s Wall was made a World Heritage Site in 1987.

4 miles from Simonburn Parish

A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian's Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment.

4 miles from Simonburn Parish

A 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian's Wall including one turret. Please note: It is not possible for visitors to park here.

5 miles from Simonburn Parish

Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.