Discover the Roman frontier first-hand on a half-day tour with Iles Tours, featuring Segedunum Fort and the Great North Museum in Newcastle. Walk ancient walls and uncover the rich history of Hadrian’s Wall within an urban setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for those with basic walking stamina; mostly flat terrain with some uneven surfaces at the fort.
Wildlife
History
Hadrian's Wall was constructed beginning in AD 122 under Emperor Hadrian, marking the northern limit of Roman Britain and representing a strategic military defense line.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to maintain the integrity of Segedunum’s ruins while managing urban development pressures to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Iles Tours
Discover the Roman frontier first-hand on a half-day tour with Iles Tours, featuring Segedunum Fort and the Great North Museum in Newcastle. Walk ancient walls and uncover the rich history of Hadrian’s Wall within an urban setting.
Iles Tours is a Bamburgh, England-based tour operator specialising in guided history and heritage experiences across North East England and the Scottish Borders. The business offers a varied programme that includes short walking tours, half-day city itineraries, full-day excursions and multi-day tours focused on castles, Roman sites and Anglo-Saxon history.
Iles Tours lists small-group options and multi-day itineraries, with trips that cover Durham, Newcastle, Hadrian's Wall, Bamburgh, Lindisfarne, Alnwick, Warkworth and destinations in southern Scotland. Sample offerings include a Durham full-day tour with visits to Durham Cathedral and the Auckland Project, Newcastle Quayside walking tours, Roman-themed walks, and multi-day castle tours that trace notable fortresses from Bamburgh to Alnwick.
The company is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its range of experiences is presented alongside regional tourism resources. Iles Tours provides clear tour names and summaries for booking and planning. Pickup and drop-off are offered on selected full-day itineraries where noted, and some tours include scheduled breaks such as lunch stops.
All descriptions of trips and itineraries are presented in third person and reflect the operator's published offerings from Bamburgh. Visitors can review listed tour titles and summaries to select routes that match interests in Roman history, Anglo-Saxon sites, medieval castles, or contemporary Newcastle and Durham city heritage.
Base
Bamburgh, England
Operates from Bamburgh on the coast
Tours Offered
22 tours
Small-group, walking and multi-day options
Flexible Durations
1 hour–multi-day
Walking, half-day and full-day itineraries
Historic Focus
Castles & Roman sites
Specialists in North East heritage tours
Reserve a spot on a small-group walk, half-day city tour or multi-day castle itinerary — view availability and book directly through listed tour pages.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces at Segedunum and navigating museum spaces.
Bring weather-appropriate gear
Northern England weather can be unpredictable; pack waterproofs and layers.
Camera recommended
Plenty of photo opportunities exist both outdoors at the fort and indoors at the museum.
Arrive early
Give yourself time to fully experience both Segedunum and the Great North Museum without feeling rushed.
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides comfort and stability on uneven historic stone paths and light trails.
Waterproof jacket
Shield yourself from the frequent showers of northern England.
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Camera or smartphone
Capture detailed Roman ruins and vibrant landscapes along the wall.
Layered clothing
Allows easy adjustment to changing temperatures throughout the tour.