Events

Hadrian's Wall on a quiet and peaceful day © Joe Cornish

Get out and really experience the outdoors

© Joe Cornish

Unforgettable experiences

There are many exciting opportunities available at Hadrian's Wall, such as winter hill walking skills, climbing Crag Lough and more - just take a look below. To enquire about an event or book ring 01434 607654 or email us.

Please book in advance and leave your contact details in case we need to get in touch.

Get involved

  • A participant enjoying a climb up a wall © National Trust

    Indoor climbing + free outdoor session

    Saturday 19 May, 10am - 1pm, 2 - 5pm

    A chance for beginners to have a climbing session with a fully qualified instructor - learning movements, tying harnesses, belaying and climbing calls. 

    Adult £40, Child £20 at Newcastle Climbing Centre

  • Children prepared for a climbing adventure © NTPL/John Millar

    Outdoor climbing adventure

    Saturday 26 May, 10am - 1pm, 2 - 5pm

    A wonderful opportunity to try outdoor climbing at Crag Lough, atmospherically positioned below Hadrian's Wall. Learn everything you need to know about climbing.

    Free when booked with above indoor session

  • A group enjoy a day out at Nenthead Mines, Alston © Nenthead Mines

    Underground adventure

    Saturday 2 June, 10am - 3pm

    Experience a fantastic day exploring the mine tunnels of Smallcleugh Mine, for ages 8+, this is an adventure you won't want to miss. Meet at Nenthead Mines

    Adult £25, Child £15

  • A group make their way around the coastline, known as coasteering © National Trust

    Coasteering along Marsden Cove

    Saturday 16 June/Sunday 22 July/Sunday 2 September, 10am - 1pm, 2 -5pm

    An amazing opportunity to try coasteering. You will move climb, scramble and swim along the coastline. Hopefully discovering wildlife on your route.

    £30 per person at Marsden Cove, South Shields

  • Action shot of some off road cyclists © NTPL/Leo Mason

    Bike ride to Lambley Viaduct

    Saturday 21 July, 10am - 3pm

    Enjoy a six mile bike ride to Lambley Viaduct, park up, take part in some activities then enjoy a different route back to Haltwhistle while enjoying the countryside.

    £15 per person, meet at Haltwhistle Railway Station

  • Participants on an Underground Adventure © Laura Jackson

    Underground adventure and canyoning

    Sunday 12 August/Saturday 8 September, 10am - 3pm

    Explore the mines of Tyne Bottom mines then continue your adventure down the canyons at Ashgill. Meet at Nenthead Mines.

    Adult £30, Child £20

  • A man enjoying off-road mountain biking © NTPL / John Millar

    Mountain biking at Kielder Forest

    Sunday 19 August, 10am (TBC), Kielder Forest

    A great opportunity to try out the more extreme trails at Kielder Forest with a fully qualified mountain bike leader. Bikes can be provided if necessary. Ages 12+

    £15

  • Snow fall provides a beautiful back-drop © Laura Jackson

    Snowshoeing

    Location and date TBC

    Please email us here if this is an activity you are interested in learning about and taking part in when the snow comes.