Hadrian's Wall Live 2016 - Sat 3rd & Sun 4th September

Hadrian's Wall creeps up on this blog a lot. It's because as a family, we freakin' love it! I am seriously shocked when I speak to people and they have yet to visit! Did you know it's the most popular visitor attraction in the whole of Northern England and a UNESCO World Heritage Site? People travel from all over the world to take in a piece of this history that sits right on our door-step.

I think we have visited most of the major parts of Hadrian's Wall now but one thing we have yet to experience is Hadrian's Wall Live. Hadrian's Wall Live is an absolutely EPIC weekend where you'll see armies clashing, hand-to-hand combat and get the chance to walk alongside Roman legionaries on their torch-lit night patrol.

Taking place at Housesteads and Birdoswald forts on 3rd and 4th September, I honestly cannot think of a better way to end the summer holidays with the kids and really immerse yourself in history than taking a trip to join in with Hadrian's Wall Live.

Hadrian's Wall Live 

Birdoswald Fort

3rd & 4th September 2016 | 11am-5pm

• Large scale Roman Battle
• Roman Falconry Display
• Theatre Performances
• Gladiator Shows
• Kids' Sword Drills

Buy tickets here from £2.50 (child member price)

Hadrian's Wall Live

Night Patrol at Housesteads Roman Fort

3rd September (evening event - time tbc)

• A unique opportunity to see Roman soldiers patrol Hadrian's Wall at night
• Listen to songs of the legion and watch as the soldiers prepare for battle

Buy tickets here from £2.50 (child member price)


Check out the trailer for this year's event below. It gives me goosebumps and we can't wait!

Disclosure: We have been provided with press tickets to experience Hadrian's Wall Live