About Hadrian's Wall

Built by a force of 15,000 men in less than six years Hadrian’s Wall is an amazing place to visit. For approximately three centuries, Hadrian’s Wall spread almost 80 miles coast-to-coast, a frontier of cultural magnificence. Barracks, ramparts and forts are dotted about the landscape, creating an immersive historical ambiance. Visitors can also see bathhouses and shrines, visit galleries and museums, and even witness live excavations that uncover details about the history of ancient Roman Britain.