• Festival of Archaeology

    Epiacum Roman Fort Epiacum Roman Fort, Kirkhaugh, Northumberland, United Kingdom

    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 Rocks

    Ian Jackson works for the British Geological Survey as a Field Geologist.He is the author of 'Northumberland, Cumbria and Durham Rocks'The event will consist of a geological walk around Epiacum, followed by an illustrated talk about the geological profile of the area, its natural resources and their exploitation through history. Please book a place in […]

  • Epi-sheep has arrived!

    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.

  • Medieval Banquet

    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 […]

  • Recent Discoveries at Carlisle Cricket Club

    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 […]

  • Epiacum, Corbridge and Carlisle

    !! 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 […]

  • Upcoming Talk – ‘Whitley Castle: The Dig’

    We’re delighted to announce the final talk of 2025 in our series at The Nook, where Alastair Robertson will guide us through one of the most intriguing chapters in the story of Whitley Castle (Epiacum). Between 1957 and 1959, a small team undertook an excavation at the Roman fort. This is a rare opportunity to […]

  • From Minerals to Pigments

    Mark Hengis from the Colour House Appleby The Alchemy of Colour Come and find out how the minerals all around us have been used to produce pigments and colour. All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG  Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 […]

  • Rethinking Excavation at Epiacum

    Richard Carlton: Visiting Fellow Archaeologist, Newcastle University Rethinking excavation at Epiacum. All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG  Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine on 07921858126. 

  • Birdoswald 1987-2025: An Overview

    Tony Wilmott: Former Senior Archaeologist with Historic England  Birdoswald 1987 ~ 2025 An Overview. All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG  Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine […]

  • The Land of Lead and Silver

    Andie Harris: Project Manager North Pennines National Landscape The Land of Lead and Silver. All talks will start at 7:30pm and be held at The Nook Farm Shop and Café, CA9 3BG  Tickets are not required but a minimum £5 donation on the door would be appreciated. Places can be booked via info@epiacumheritage.org or by phoning Elaine […]