Things to do in Ridley, Northumberland
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Ridley, Northumberland.
History and Heritage in Ridley
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Ridley.
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Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Hadrian's Wall is an epic World Heritage Site, marching 73 miles from sea to sea across some of the wildest and most dramatic country in England.
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian's Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment.
Winshields Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
The highest point on the Wall, in rugged country with spectacular
views.
Sewingshields Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A length of Wall with milecastle remains, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commanding fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north.
Hadrian's Wall Cawfields Roman Wall | English Heritage
A fine stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, with turrets and
an impressive milecastle, probably built by the Second Legion.
Carrawburgh Roman Fort and Temple of Mithras - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall, Carrawburgh once housed about 500 soldiers responsible for defending the frontier. Nearby stands a fascinating temple to the god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation.
Black Carts Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian's Wall including one turret.
Please note: It is not possible for visitors to park here.
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of the best places of all to see the Wall, dramatically snaking
and diving along the crags of the Whin Sill.
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A 15-metre (49 feet) length of narrow Wall on broad foundations, reflecting a change of policy during construction concerning the thickness of the Wall.
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The Arts in Ridley
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Ridley.
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The Wynd Gallery
Peter Wilkinson is a Northumberland based photographer specialising in landscape, commercial and documentary photography working across the UK and abroad
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Ridley
South Tyne
Allen
Beltingham
Bardon Mill
Thorngrafton
Westend Town
Chesterwood
Birkshaw
Redburn
Henshaw
Tow House
Langley
Haydon Bridge
Whitfield Hall
Whitfield
West Allen
Elrington
Melkridge
Bearsbridge
Catton
Keenley
Plenmeller
Newbrough
Wharmley
Haltwhistle
Allendale Town
Ninebanks
Fourstones
Low Gate
Uppertown
Ouston
Blenkinsopp Hall
Bridge End
Warden
Park Village
High Warden
Nether Warden
Rowfoot
Stonehaugh
Wall
Coanwood
Simonburn
Walwick
Dalton
Sinderhope
Diptonmill
Chollerford
Whygate
Blacka Burn
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