A lovely cafe serving good quality food and a nice place to sit on a rainy day. We had bacon butties and tea and all was delicious and served by friendly and helpful staff. The gift shop has a very good range of items and supports local artists and suppliers. Bought one or two Christmas gifts and some delicious locally made chocolate bars. Where else could you get chocolate with rhubarb? Absolutely gorgeous.

If you visit Hadrian's Wall, this is a stop that you must make. We have called in many times. Just inside the entrance, there is an information desk where friendly staff give lots of useful advice. There are plenty of other displays to look at, as well as a good-sized shop with plenty of lovely gifts. But, in my opinion, the best part is the cafe. It has good food and a fabulous view of the wall. The car park is large and you pay for the parking on exit. From The Sill, it is a short walk to an interesting, very photogenic part of Hadrian's Wall. Usually. The beautiful tree at the nearby Sycamore Gap is no more (Robin Hood's tree), and the path across from The Sill is currently closed for maintenance. There is a diversion very close by, but it was very muddy when we went a week ago, and despite walking boots, I ended up with very wet feet. But it didn't matter because we finished by visiting The Sill's cafe again!

The staff here are so welcoming! It is a great place for kids to learn about the environment and environmental issues, whilst also having a cute little gift shop and cafe. The cafe food is SO GOOD. Staff are warm and polite, and the views are beautiful. A great place to stop off once you've done a bit of the wall for a relaxing coffee, or soup of the day. Great vegan options.

Was very interesting and useful. Thinks to learn for young and old would recommend to anyone who love the land and animals around them and care for the investment and what we do to take care of it. The sand pit was cool,I want one.

Great walk up to the Sycamore Gap from The Sill. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the confusing way that the cafe works, it is a wait to be seated affair which isn't well put across especially when you want to sit outside. The drinks weren't bad apart from the chai latte which apparently was a latte without coffee, but the cakes were mediocre and the scone was dry.

We went onto the rooftop garden...the views were spectacular...we also went in the cafe and I bought a novel called Heaven field by L J Ross and the shop assistant told me how to visit the actual place...was amazing

The Sill is free to enter, you pay for the parking (number plate recognition). It's a great starting point for walks or stop on a walk. Beautiful building, great view from the roof. Took us a little while before we found some of the plants, showed on the leaflet that grow on the roof. There were more than on first view seen. Nice shop, we bought some beers as a present for family.

Victory of style over substance. Not a lot to see/do there. Good facilities and a great place to park whilst you're walking to Hadrian's Wall and Sycamore Gap.

A stunning centre and YHA from which to explore this amazing landscape ..do not miss it if you are interested in archaeology, the brilliant night sky, time out in nature with your family or by yourself, bring your bikes and enthusiasm for Roman Forts and the stunning remains, Hadrian's wall, thousands of Roman artefacts and the sheer pleasure of being outdoors in the fresh air walking in the footsteps of our ancestors.

Great site, lovely building, can even go on the roof. Excellent art exhibitions and play room. Good play area out the back. Didn't try the cafe but it smelt nice.