Events taking place at 10.30am
A General Overview of Hadrian’s Wall Through the Ages
A talk from Dr Rob Collins, Senior Lecturer, Archaeology, from Newcastle University.
Wednesday 10th May at 10.30am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Guided Walk to Sycamore Gap with Geology about the Whin Sill
Join the guided walk to Sycamore Gap at Hadrian's Wall with the opportunity to learn about the Whin Sill on the way.
Wednesday 10th May at 10.30am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Guided Cycling ride
Join John Bower, Subject Adviser, Cycling for a 'figure of 8' ride near to the Sill
Wednesday 10th May at 10.30am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Guided walk and talk on the grassland roof of the Sill
Join Gill Thompson, Ecologist from the Northumberland National Park for a talk up on accessible grassland roof at the Sill.
Wednesday 10th May at 10.30am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Creative Writing is good for the mind and soul
Please join Cecilia Coulson as she looks at the elements of writing a short story. Open to all.
Wednesday 10th May at 10.30am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Events taking place at 11.30am and 11.45am
Biodiversity of the Northumberland National Park and Hadrian’s Wall Area
Join Gillian Thompson for a talk on the typical and special habitats and species in the National Park . There will also be a guided walk on the grassland roof at the Sill.
Wednesday 10th May at 11.30am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Roman Influence on British Cuisine – A Tasting Workshop
'Scotland's Foodie' Wendy Barrie leads a session on how our food culture was shaped and forever altered in Roman Britain with a selection of dishes replicated for tasting.
Wednesday 10th May at 11.30am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Charcoal Landscape Drawing (AM)
Join the group and have fun and trying to capture the changing mood of this dramatic landscape. Charcoal and paper will be supplied.
Wednesday 10th May at 11.30am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Vindolanda, a people and Frontier in Transition
A talk from Dr Andrew Birley from the Vindolanda Trust
Wednesday 10th May at 11.45am
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Guided walk to Grandy's Knowle
Guided walk starting with a bus ride to Grandy's Knowe and a walk back
12.15pm bring your packed lunch & bus pass
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
At the Edge of Empire: Rome & The Antonine Wall
A talk from Alan Leslie on a general overview of the Antonine Wall.
Wednesday 10th May at 12.30pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Events taking place at 1.30pm
Guided walk and talk on the grassland roof of the Sill
Join Gill Thompson, Ecologist from the Northumberland National Park for a talk up on accessible grassland roof at the Sill.
Wednesday 10th May at 1.15pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
The Turf Wall sector of Hadrian’s Wall and the Cumberland Coast
Join Tony Wilmot from Historic England for a talk on The Turf Wall sector of Hadrian’s Wall and the Cumberland Coast
Wednesday 10th May at 1.30pm
In person event at the Sill Hadrian's Wall
Photography at Hadrian's Wall
Join Alan Morrison, Photography group leader from Dunelm u3a for a talk about photographic tips and techniques and a local walk round Hadrian's Wall with many photographic opportunities.
Wednesday 10th May at 1.30pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Creative Writing - Poetry
Join Cecilia Coulson from Northumbria Region for a creative writing poetry session. You will have the opportunity to look at a poem and write whatever comes to mind with the prompts given.
Wednesday 10th May at 1.30pm
In person at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Guided Cycling ride
Join John Bower, Subject Adviser, Cycling for a 'figure of 8' ride near to the Sill
Wednesday 10th May at 1.30pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
A Geology Walk
A circular walk from the Sill and along the Wall introducing the geology of Hadrian's Wall and Whin Sill
Wednesday 10th May at 1.30pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Play Reading - Where there is a Wall ...
Join the play reading group for a reading of the short script and the opportunity to act the play.
Wednesday 10th May at 1.30pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Events taking place at 2.00pm
Guided Tour at Vindolanda
A Guided tour around the external fort and town remains at Vindolanda with a visit to the Museum too.
Wednesday 10th May at 2.00pm
In person event (there is an entrance charge)
Events taking place at 2.30pm
Biodiversity of the Northumberland National Park and Hadrian’s Wall Area
Join Ecologist Gillian Thompson for a talk on the typical and special habitats and species in the National Park. There will be a guides walk on the grassland roof at the Sill.
Wednesday 10th May at 2.30pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Charcoal Landscape Drawing
Join the group and have fun and trying to capture the changing mood of this dramatic landscape. Charcoal and paper will be supplied.
Wednesday 10th May at 2.30pm
In person at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
An Introduction to the Northumbrian Small Pipes
Join Kim Bibby Wilson for an introduction to the Northumbrian Small Pipes with plenty of live musical illustrations.
Wednesday 10th May at 2.30pm
Circle Dancing at the Sill
Join the group for some Circle Dancing which is fun, gentle and a therapeutic dance form. No Experience is necessary.
Wednesday 10th May at 2.30pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Events taking place at 3.00pm & 3.15pm
Guided Tour at Vindolanda
A Guided tour around the external fort and town remains at Vindolanda with a visit to the Museum too.
Wednesday 10th May at 3.00pm
In person event (there is an entrance charge)
An Introduction to the Northumbrian Small Pipes
Join Kim Bibby Wilson for an introduction to the Northumbrian Small Pipes with plenty of live musical illustrations.
Wednesday 10th May at 3.15pm
Events taking place at 4.00pm
Guided walk and talk on the grassland roof of the Sill
Join Gill Thompson, Ecologist from the Northumberland National Park for a talk up on accessible grassland roof at the Sill.
Wednesday 10th May at 4.00pm
In person event at the Sill, Hadrian's Wall
Online Events on days surrounding the event
Book your free places for online talks, workshops and events as part of the Off the Wall Online Programme. This programme includes a talk and Q&A with author Adrian Goldsworthy, a flower crown making workshop, and creative writing workshops.