Did our region inspire Game of Thrones?

Author of the books that inspired the hit TV show Game of Thrones has said Hadrian's Wall inspired him to start the project.

It's meant there's been a surge in tourist visiting the historic landmark as Bryan Scott of the Hadrian's Wall Trust explains:

Hadrian's Wall is beginning to attract a new type of visitor- fans of the book series and TV show 'Game of Thrones.'

Author George Martin admits a visit to the wall inspired him to start the project, and now a growing number of fans are coming to see why.