By neilcarney, on March 8th, 2010
Still looking for accommodation for illuminating Hadrian’s Wall? The selection of establishments below from the Hadrian’s Wall Country Holiday & Short Breaks Guide, roughly from east to west, have indicated the following availability for the weekend. All availability is subject to availability and confirmation directly with the individual establishment. Visit www.hadrians-wall.org for additional inspected accommodation suggestions. Accommodation Available [...] . . . → Read More: Looking for Accommodation? Try these suggestions
By joannaroyle, on March 8th, 2010
Brilliant coverage yesterday of the rehearsal for Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall on Countryfile. If you missed it,watch again on the BBC iplayer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006t0bv . . . → Read More: Watch the Rehearsal on Countryfile
By joannaroyle, on March 4th, 2010
To celebrate Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall we’ve teamed up with local Wylam Brewery to launch a new limited edition ale. Emperor’s Flame is a light, crisp and refreshing pale ale and is available in bars and pubs across Hadrian’s Wall Country.Cheers! . . . → Read More: Raise a Glass to Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall
By JoT, on March 1st, 2010
Such a beautiful morning to welcome March, TT was going for a cycle ride so I headed out with my camera.I had no real destination in mind but I’m still thinking about where I want to be for the Illumination of Hadrian’s Wall.I pottered around Cawfields… . . . → Read More: Views where Buzzards soar
By kathryndesborough, on March 1st, 2010
Sunday 14th March In the Heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country excellent attractions in Greenhead and Gilsland over the weekend of the Illumination of Hadrian’s Wall The Hadrian’s Wall Farmers’ Market at Greenhead “The Friendly Village Market” Top Quality Fresh Local Foods & Crafts including: Organic Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Pork, Sausages [...] . . . → Read More: Things to see and do in Greenhead and Gilsland over the Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall weekend
By JoT, on February 23rd, 2010
Yesterday was bright and clear perfect for setting off Hadrian’s Wall in a good light.I was down at Willowford Farm early in the morning to witness the announcement that Hadrian’s Wall is the first World Heritage Site to be awarded Fair Trade Status. O… . . . → Read More: Busy day on Hadrian’s Wall
By JoT, on February 5th, 2010
Sunday was fine and bright. Biting cold as befits the last day of January, but you layer up and have a hat to cover your ears and head for the hills.I parked in the old telephone box layby and set off up the footpath that is part of the Penni… . . . → Read More: A fine weekend
By JoT, on January 31st, 2010
Beautiful clear day, cold and crisp but well wrapped up it was a joy to be out.I’d taken myself off to Housesteads Fort. As I said in an earlier blog it’s one of the proposed visitor viewing areas for the ‘Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall’ event and I wante… . . . → Read More: Housesteads s’il vous plaît
By JoT, on January 25th, 2010
There are plans afoot to light up the length of Hadrian’s Wall on the 13th of March 2010, a spectacular sight that I doubt will ever be repeated.http://www.illuminatinghadrianswall.com/site/You can vounteer to be one of the illuminators, lighting … . . . → Read More: Light up the Wall
By joannaroyle, on January 19th, 2010
Did you know that 2010 marks the 1600th anniversary of the end of Roman Britain in AD410 – one of the greatest turning points in our history. So as well as celebrating a truly iconic piece of world heritage the line of light will help to mark this hugely significant anniversary. To find out more about [...] . . . → Read More: Join us in celebrating the 1600th anniversary of the end of Roman Britain.