Windermere Tours
The Romans and Hadrian's Wall Day Tour from Windermere
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The Romans and Hadrian's Wall Day Tour from Windermere

By Mountain Goat Tours
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Ages 5-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 8h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Transport in a small mini-coach
  • On-board commentary in English
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Army Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Vindolanda
What's not included
  • Food & drink
  • Additional Entrance fees
  • Drivers gratuity (Optional)
  • Entry/Admission - Lanercost Priory


Start:Multiple meeting point options.
  • Option 1
    Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria St, Windermere LA23 1AD, UK
    The pick up location is by Windermere Information a short walk from the train station. (Windermere Information). Pick up will be 8:40am.
  • Option 2
    Kelsick Road, Kelsick Rd, Ambleside LA22, UK
    Kelsick Road is opposite Ambleside Library. Pick up will be at 9:10am.
  • Option 3
    Bowness Bay, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3HQ, UK
    Bowness Bay is located by Pier one by the Windermere Lake Cruise ticket office. Pick up will be at 8:30am.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3395P25

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be 5 years or older
    • Confirmation is received at the time of booking
    • There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
    • There are toilet stops on route
    • Minimal walking is involved
    • Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
    • Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
    • Seats cannot be reserved
    • Each passenger must have their own seat
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please note, the pickup location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3395P25

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    Alison
    5 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2021 • Friends
    The one star is because we actually liked the Driver Tess BUT we think she has never done this tour before. She was adamant that the parish church in Ambleside is St Katherines (it’s not). She got lost numerous times (including going via Gretna Green) leaving us with less time at the places of interest than we should have had.
    Worst moment of the day was when she drove the minibus on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic when turning right because she “thought it was a dual carriageway”
    The driver was a lovely affable lady though leaving me to think mountain goat had dropped her into this route without proper training. She was very stressed and I did not want to make a chaotic day worse by taking my own frustration out on her. I won’t be travelling with mountain goat again needless to say.
    Written September 12, 2021
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    Dear Alison Thank you for your comments, it is the first time we have heard this feedback, and of course we are disappointed to read your review. We always advise customers to contact our office if they have any concerns about our service, either big or small, this can be done during all our tours as our telephones are monitored during our tour schedule. It would be unfair to comment regarding this tour and any individual without us investigating the matter fully. However, all our driver guides receive training on routes and tours before they ‘deliver’ them. We wish you had raised this review with us before posting on TripAdvisor so we could have tried to rectify the situation somewhat. I am sorry you left our tour feeling frustrated and didn’t have a good experience with us; this is never how we want our passengers to leave. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
    Written September 15, 2021
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    Marguerite D
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Couples
    This is an unmissable tour if you are interested in Roman history or archeology. It's especially good if you don't have a car and still want to see Hadrian's Wall. Seeing Vindolanda was amazing. Duncan was a great guide!!! If you go in Spring, wear good footwear you don't mind getting muddy!
    Written April 12, 2024
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    Hello 591marguerited, Thank you for this outstanding review. Our Hadrian's Wall tour is not one of our most popular ones and we hugely appreciate this review. We are so glad to hear you loved The relaxing ride and the outstanding scenery along hadrians wall topped off with the trip to Vindolanda with the excavation being a truly magnificent sight for all. We hope this inspires you to think of us again in the future. Best Wishers, Mountain Goat.
    Written April 13, 2024
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    Sue
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    Aug 2022 • Solo
    I enjoyed the day. Derek was a good driver and very informative. I'm from Australia and have always wanted to see Hadrian's Wall - I'm very happy I picked this tour. It wasn't rushed, a very relaxing day. The Roman Museum was very well done and Vindolanda was amazing.
    Thankyou Derek for making this a great day.
    Sue.
    Written August 26, 2022
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    Hi Sue, We are delighted that you managed to go to Hadrians wall after coming all the way from Australia, it is a bonus that it was with us. We hope to explore another side of the Lake District with you soon, Best wishes Mountain Goat
    Written August 28, 2022
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    vivien h
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    An amazing day trip .. can’t recommend enough. We on our honeymoon and a trip to Hadrians wall and vindolanda on my bucket list ! This trip not a let down . Duncan our driver amazing knowledge of area from lakes district to Hadrians wall . As a history geek absolutely brilliant tour .
    Written August 18, 2023
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    Hi Vivian. Firstly, we send congratulations to you, and hope you had a wonderful rest of your honeymoon! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our Hadrians Wall Tour with Duncan. That area is jampacked with history and definitely a good option for those with an interest in our Roman background. Thank you again for the great review and we hope that you can join us again for a trip within the Lake District or North Wales! Best Wishes, Mountain Goat
    Written August 19, 2023
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    Roger R
    Uckfield10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2018 • Solo
    Your tour guide and driver Derek was superbly informative. He was also very patient with me as I am a little infirm. Derek was careful to point out the areas of wall that remain and ensured we all appreciated the superb scenery in general. I was astonished by the area of the excavations at Vindolanda and with Derek's help in particular could readily understand the size and importance of this Roman outpost. Derek was also careful to point out the wild life and flowers as we went along. His obvious love of this part of the north of England game across in spades. The audio / visual earlier in the day was superb. I knew little about Hadrian before I went on this tour - I now know a lot more. Superb mini-bus by the way, with excellent seating and air con.
    Written June 26, 2018
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    AnneMarie775
    Chester, UK650 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2018 • Couples
    Great way to kill a few hours. The wall is there to walk and see. There is a cafe on site with clean toilets. The roman museum was interesting. The ruins and fort itself has a few boards dotting round, quizzes etc to make it more fun - for all ages
    Written August 21, 2018
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    Steve C
    Firth, NE21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2019
    We toured from Windermere with our tour guide Derek and he did a fantastic job. He was so engaging and made a point of explaining everything that was available to see. Many spots of wall still visible. The archaeological site was fascinating. It was a fairly long drive but enough spots for Derek to point out along the way that it worked well.
    Written December 30, 2019
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    Hello Steve C, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Roman Britain and Hadrian's Wall tour. It's great to hear you had such a fantastic time out with Derek and enjoyed his company and commentary. We're particularly happy you enjoyed your time spent at the archaeological site, Vindolanda. Hopefully we'll see you again. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
    Written December 31, 2019
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    Golgicat
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2019 • Couples
    The day trip to several sites along and about Hadrian's Wall was an excellent way to see quite a lot in a relatively short amount of time. The driver and guide Derek was interesting and informative and kept the group moving along on schedule while remaining utterly patient and without seeming to rush us. In addition to the information he provided about the Romans and Hadrian's Wall, I particularly appreciated the additional commentary about the flora, agriculture, and economy in the area.
    Written July 27, 2019
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    Hello Golgicat, Thank you for your review of our Roman Britain and Hadrian's Wall tour! We're very happy you enjoyed your day out with us and learned plenty from your driver, Derek. I will pass on your lovely comments, I know he'll be delighted to hear them. Hopefully we'll see you again! Best wishes, Mountain Goat
    Written July 29, 2019
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    M-1950-R
    Birmingham, AL41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2019
    We had no car on this trip to the Lake District, so this excursion gave us two for one — a great scenic overview of the Lake District and a taste of Roman Britain. The Mountain Goat driver was very knowledgeable and helped us understand how much has been reused from the wall in houses, even churches. The museum and (especially) the active archeological dig site at Vindolanda was a treat!
    Written July 27, 2019
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    Hello M-1950-R, Thank you for your review, we're very happy you enjoyed your tour with us! It's great to hear that you learned so much and enjoyed your time at both Vindolanda and the museum, we love both places too! Hopefully we'll see you again! Best wishes, Mountain Goat
    Written July 29, 2019
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    Barbara A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Solo
    This tour is excellent and well worth the money. Lisa our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly which as a single traveller I really appreciated
    Written August 23, 2024
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    Hi barbaraaS4947VR Thank you so much for the review on our Roman Britain Tour. There is so much history and scenery included in this tour and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed it. We hope you get to visit again! Best Wishes Mountain Goat Tours
    Written August 26, 2024
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