Roman Fort of Newcastle: Half Day Tour of Hadrian's Wall - Iles Tours

Iles Tours
Available until 31 December 2025

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Enjoy a Hadrian's Wall Tour from Newcastle on one of the best Newcastle Walking Tours

Get ready to embark on an adventure as you explore one of the most popular tourist attractions in Newcastle with Hadrian's Wall tickets and experience one of the best family days out in Newcastle!

Take a guided Roman tour of Newcastle as you discover the fort the fort at the east end of the wall - Segedunum. The fort is home to fantastic reconstructions of the Roman way of life - such as a section of the wall which can be viewed and walked along. You will be able to step into the Roman world and learn about this fantastic, ruthless but creative culture that conquered much of the known world.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Newcastle

You will start the tour at the fort of Segedunum - now called Wallsend. Home to the mixed cavalry and infantry unit from France- the fourth cohort of Lingones these troops were stationed to ensure that the frontier was not crossed by the river as much as by attacking the wall.

Following this, you will go to the Great North Museum in Newcastle, which has one of the largest collections of Roman artefacts in the North of Britain. Your guide will interpret these and give you an insight into Roman life at the Northern frontier of the Empire.

Take a guided Roman tour of Newcastle

This tour is great for those who love history, wish to discover more about the Romans while being close to an urban area.

Book Roman Fort tickets today and experience one of the best tourist attractions in Newcastle!

Location
Barras Bridge,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
Tyne and Wear,
NE2 4PT
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The tour will start and end from Newcastle’s Central Station which can be found on Neville Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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People also ask: 

Where are the start and end points for the tour?

  • The tour will start and end from Newcastle’s Central Station which can be found on Neville Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

What are the age limits for this tour?

  • This tour is suitable for ages 6+.

How long are the tours?

  • Each tour is four hours long. 

Does the tour include entry to any of the sites? 

  • Entry to the fort of Segedunum and the Great North Museum are both included in the price of this tour.

What should I wear?

  • Clothing for any weather (this is England, after all!) and shoes you’re comfortable walking in.

Am I allowed to take photographs on the tour? 

  • Yes, you should bring a camera or a phone to capture images of the sights on the tour.

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