Official Website of Hadrian's Wall Country

The Wall must have been a trading centre even back in Roman times. After all, if you had something to sell you’d go where there were lots of people to feed wouldn’t you?

Well, we are pleased to say that there is still a thriving trade in locally produced goods, be it food, drink or arts and crafts.

Within Hadrian’s Wall Country you’ll discover that locally produced means that the local people have made their products with care and pride. Pure craftsmanship and quality shines from produce that ranges from cheese to ceramics. For some it’s about tradition and the Roman legacy, for others it’s about producing excellent and innovative goods.

Shall we start with food? Whilst you’re doing all this exploring, discovering, walking and cycling, you’ll need to refresh your inner self. Many local places to stay pride themselves on the quality of their breakfasts.  There’s nothing quite like local bacon, egg and sausage to set you up for the day. And many restaurants, too, source terrific high-quality ingredients from just down the road.

Farm shops give the chance to sample in-season fresh foods: local and rare breed meats, homemade cakes and scones. Many have yummy tearooms attached for sampling there and then. Smoked fish and game, speciality cakes and bread, local fruit and vegetables, ready-prepared meals – to be honest, there’s not much you can’t get at farms, shops, delis, restaurants and cafes across Hadrian’s Wall Country.

It’s really surprising, too, to see just how wide the range of Arts and Crafts is. Local galleries and artists’ studios can offer fine art, photography, ceramics, glass, sculpture, papercrafts, textiles and jewellery. So why not use the websites below to give you a flavour of local talent.

Why not take a look at the locally produced retailers and producers you may come across on your journey through Hadrian's Wall Country.

To watch local producers in action and see real footage of feedback about the scheme click here.

Remember, just look for the Locally Produced label wherever you go.

Locally Produced Producers - Arts and Crafts

Locally Produced Producers - Food and Drink

Locally Produced Retailers

Useful websites:

Made in Cumbria www.madeincumbria.co.uk

Made in Northumberland www.made-in-northumberland.co.uk

Northumbria Larder www.northumbria-larder.co.uk

The Aurora Project www.theauroraproject.org.uk

Network- Artists in Northumberland www.networkartists.org.uk

A Taste of Northumberland www.atasteofnorthumberland.co.uk