Released on: July 18, 2008, 5:24 am

Press Release Author: Barbara Huddart

Industry:

Press Release Summary: Matfen Hall Hotel in Northumberland, England are offering a
Roman style package to coincide with the \'Hadrian- Empire and Conflict\' exhibition
held at the British Museum this week.

Press Release Body: To tie in with "The Hadrian - Empire and Conflict Exhibition"
being launched next week at the British Museum, Matfen Hall Hotel has teamed up
with the Emperor Hadrian to offer a unique experience of life in Roman Britain. This
is a two night break in the kind of luxury that the Emperor himself would have
envied. The Matfen Hadrian break combines visits to the English Heritage sites on
the Wall, 2 night's dinner bed and breakfast and copy of the much awaited and
already highly acclaimed book - The Spirit of Hadrian\'s Wall. An Italian Hot Stone
Massage or a Roman Lushly Hand and Foot Treatment are additional extras which may be
included for those looking for some Roman style pampering.

The Hadrian Exhibition to be held at The British Museum held between the 24th July
and 26th October explores the life, love and legacy of Rome's most enigmatic
emperor, Hadrian (reigned AD 117-138). Matfen's package has been specially created
to give people the opportunity see and explore first hand this legacy.
The inclusive costs of the package, based on classic bedroom in the hotel, are
£195.00 per person, Sunday to Thursday, and £215.00 per person, Friday & Saturday.
This includes 1 ticket per person giving admission to 2 of the top English Heritage
sites on Hadrian\'s Wall at Housesteads, Chesters, Birdoswald, or Corbridge. All
Roman Spa treatments must be reserved at the time of booking and are charged for on
an individual basis. Also available are personal half day and day tours of the Wall.


Guests' conquests of The Wall will be aided by a comprehensive guide book provided,
and a copy of Roger Clegg's book, The Spirit of Hadrian's Wall. Roger has devoted
much of the last six years to photographing the Wall and the surrounding countryside
and this book provides a rare insight into the Wall and its landscape at times of
day and seasons of the year that few visitors ever see. This unique collection of
atmospheric photographs will not be available in the UK until November, but will be
posted to anyone taking Matfen's unique tour, as a fitting memorial to their
personal conquest.

Hadrian\'s Wall Country stretches from Arbeia on South Tyneside to Ravenglass on the
Cumbrian coast: 150 miles of dramatic landscapes, a National Trail, a National Park
and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. And at its heart is the Wall itself, a
World Heritage Site with a string of forts and museums to explore - which together
tell the 2,000-year-old story of the Roman Frontier in the north of England.

Matfen Hall near Corbridge, Northumberland, makes an ideal base for exploring
Hadrian\'s Wall Country as it is only 2 miles north of its route. Set in 200 acres,
with 53 individually designed bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette Restaurant, a luxurious spa
and 27 hole golf course, spa, and leisure; Matfen Hall is a country house hotel
which would have been fitting for any imperial Roman to visit. This package is
subject to availability until 30th October 2008. Further details can be found on
www.matfenhall.com
01661 886500.

To find out more about Hadrian's Wall Country, visit www.hadrians-wall.org or call
01434 322002.
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