Epiacum Heritage is pleased to be able to contribute to the nationwide “Festival of Archaeology” event. We have two days of activity planned on site at the Roman fort of Epiacum. Please see the attached flyer for details. Trustees and volunteers will be available to share our recent progress plus offer guided walks and activities […]

Epiacum Heritage and the Nook Farm Shop and Café are pleased to host one of the Illuminated Sheep from the Hadrian’s Wall Arts Trail 2024 which returns to Northumberland as the now famous flock form a new Art Trail from the East to West of Hadrian’s Wall.

The year is 1560 in the late Medieval era and life in the South Tyne Valley is hard! With cross border turmoil and ongoing disputes between “the clans” , our Medieval Banquet is an opportunity to settle differences , to uncover enemies in our midst, to celebrate a hard-won harvest - and most importantly, pay […]

We’ve got something special coming up for history lovers! On Thursday 28 August, we’re welcoming Frank Giecco – the Archaeological Director behind Uncovering Roman Carlisle – to share the latest finds from the incredible excavation of the Roman bathhouse in Carlisle. This is a rare chance to hear the inside story from the person leading the dig! It’s happening at The […]

!! Please note this event is now fully booked !! Thursday 25 September, 7:00pm The Nook Farm Shop and Café, Castle Nook, Alston CA9 3BG Suggested donation: £5 per person We’re delighted to announce the next talk in our events series, where Epiacum Heritage volunteer Damian Rudge will guide us through the latest discoveries and […]