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Hadrian's Wall Investment Programme

Transforming one of the UK’s most iconic heritage destinations for visitors and communities

 

Stretching 73 miles from coast to coast, Hadrian’s Wall once guarded the Roman Empire’s wild northern frontier. Today, it offers visitors a chance to explore rare Roman artefacts, enjoy interactive museum experiences, and take in stunning landscapes that reveal life on the edge of Roman Britain.

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A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Wall links two nations and two coasts, showcasing some of the UK’s most impressive cultural heritage and scenery. The Hadrian’s Wall Investment Programme aims to unlock its full potential, boosting tourism, supporting local communities, and strengthening the regional economy.

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     Key facts​

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  • Programme title: Hadrian’s Wall Investment Programme

  • Location: Cumbria and Northumberland

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Borderlands Programme Management Office

  • Total project value: TBC

  • Funded by: Up to £13.2 million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: 2026–2031

  • Status: In development

What the programme will deliver​

 

With six projects currently underway, the programme seeks to attract an additional 780,000 visitors annually, generating £86.1 million in visitor spend and £50.4 million in GVA by year 10. By 2030, the vision is for Hadrian’s Wall to be the Borderlands’ most recognised and appealing visitor destination, a leading example of heritage-inspired inclusive growth.

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Reimagining Roman Maryport

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  • Project title: Reimagining Roman Maryport

  • Location: Maryport, Cumbria

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Senhouse Museum Trust and Cultura Trust

  • Total project value: £5 million

  • Funded by: Up to £2.3 million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: 2026–2030

  • Status: In development

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Discover Hadrian's Wall West​

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  • Project title: Discover Hadrian’s Wall West

  • Location: Cumberland, Cumbria

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Cumberland Council

  • Total project value: £690,800

  • Funded by: £400,000 Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: 2026-2027

  • Status: In development

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Reimagining the Romans: Children’s Experience

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  • Project title: Reimagining the Romans: Children’s Experience

  • Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Tullie Museum & Art Gallery Trust

  • Total project value: £1,700,000

  • Funded by: £1 million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: 2026–2027

  • Status: In development

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Walltown Horizons Project​

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  • Project title: Walltown Wider Horizons Project

  • Location: Walltown Country Park, Nr Greenhead, Northumberland

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Northumberland National Park Authority

  • Total project value: TBC

  • Funded by: TBC Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: TBC

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Hadrian's Wall into the 21st Century​

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  • Project title: Hadrian’s Wall into the 21st Century

  • Location: Housesteads Roman Fort, Once Brewed, Haltwhistle, Northumberland

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: English Heritage

  • Total project value: £4.5 million

  • Funded by: TBC Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and partners

  • Project delivery timescales: TBC

  • Status: In development

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Hadrian’s Wall Visitor Exploration Northumberland​

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  • Project title: Hadrian’s Wall Visitor Exploration Northumberland

  • Location: Northumberland

  • Theme: Improving Places

  • Project lead: Northumberland County Council

  • Total project value: £5.13 million

  • Funded by: £5.13 million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

  • Project delivery timescales: 2026-2027

  • Status: In development

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