The Big Roman Soldier Event

Legio I Italica, the 80 strong Imperial Roman Army, will be descending on England for the very first time as they perform battle tactics, colourful combat and more. An epic Roman re-enactment not to be missed!  

Night Time Patrol

A unique opportunity to discover Housesteads Roman Fort after hours with the legionary guard of Legio I Italica patrolling the edge of the Roman Empire under the cover of darkness.  

Chesters Revealed

Performances, talks, comedy and unique aerial footage of Chesters Roman Fort projected from the air. Plus, a chance to meet our costumed character and 'saviour of Hadrian's Wall', John Clayton.  
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Legio I Italica, the 80 strong Imperial Roman Army, will be descending on England for the very first time as they perform battle tactics, colourful combat and more. An epic Roman re-enactment not to be missed!  

Night Time Patrol

A unique opportunity to discover Housesteads Roman Fort after hours with the legionary guard of Legio I Italica patrolling the edge of the Roman Empire under the cover of darkness.  

Chesters Revealed

Performances, talks, comedy and unique aerial footage of Chesters Roman Fort projected from the air. Plus, a chance to meet our costumed character and 'saviour of Hadrian's Wall', John Clayton.  
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Legio I Italica, the 80 strong Imperial Roman Army, will be descending on England for the very first time as they perform battle tactics, colourful combat and more. An epic Roman re-enactment not to be missed!  

Night Time Patrol

A unique opportunity to discover Housesteads Roman Fort after hours with the legionary guard of Legio I Italica patrolling the edge of the Roman Empire under the cover of darkness.  

Chesters Revealed

Performances, talks, comedy and unique aerial footage of Chesters Roman Fort projected from the air. Plus, a chance to meet our costumed character and 'saviour of Hadrian's Wall', John Clayton.  
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Hadrian's Wall Live

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Hadrian's Wall

Sat 5th Sep 2015 to Sun 6th Sep 2015

Two days of five action-packed events at four Roman attractions along Hadrian's Wall.

The Big Roman Soldier Event

Legio I Italica, the 80 strong Imperial Roman Army, will be descending on England for the very first time as they perform battle tactics, colourful combat and more. An epic Roman re-enactment not to be missed!  

Night Time Patrol

A unique opportunity to discover Housesteads Roman Fort after hours with the legionary guard of Legio I Italica patrolling the edge of the Roman Empire under the cover of darkness.  

Chesters Revealed

Performances, talks, comedy and unique aerial footage of Chesters Roman Fort projected from the air. Plus, a chance to meet our costumed character and 'saviour of Hadrian's Wall', John Clayton.  

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