Hadrian’s Wall Kite Festival

Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria

28-30 May

Learn the art of flying a kite the ancient Roman way on Hadrian’s Wall. Make a Roman military standard shaped like a dragon, called Draco, or make your own kite in one of the workshops. Learn the skills to successfully fly a kite and don’t miss live kite demonstrations, complete with fun tricks, by a team of experts. www.english-heritage.org.uk