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Chesters Roman Fort

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Perhaps the best preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain. Chesters was built in the early 2nd century to guard the point where Hadrian's Wall crossed the River South Tyne. The remains are quite extensive, which makes it very easy to get a feel for the layout of many of the major buildings in the fort. There is an extensive museum showcasing major finds from the site.

Among the buildings are the regimental temple, hall, and a large commandant's quarters. In a lovely setting beside the river are a steamroom and bath house.

Immediately beside the Chesters Roman Fort site is Chesters Walled Garden, a restored 18th century garden featuring plants known to have been used by the Romans.
Chollerford, Northumberland, England, NE46 4EU

About Chesters Roman Fort
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Located just West of Chollerford, on the B6318
Website: Chesters Roman Fort
Phone: 01434 681379
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Nearest Attractions Chesters Bridge Abutment (Hadrian's Wall) - 0.4 miles (Roman) Chesters Walled Garden - 0.6 miles (Garden) Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) - 0.9 miles (Roman) Planetrees Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) - 1.4 miles (Roman) Black Carts Turret (Hadrian's Wall) - 1.5 miles (Roman) Carrawburgh Temple of Mithras - 3.1 miles (Roman) Chipchase Castle - 3.9 miles (Historic House) Hexham Abbey - 4.1 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Chollerford - 1.3 miles away Wall - 1.8 miles away Hexham - 4.5 miles away Haydon Bridge - 5.3 miles away Corbridge - 6.6 miles away Bywell - 10.1 miles away Haltwhistle - 11.7 miles away Ovingham - 11.8 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Braemar - 5.3 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £200

Gate House - 6.1 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Allendale Town, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £164

Middles Cottage - 10.4 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Hexham, Northumberland Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £250

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Nearest Hotels

The George Hotel - 0.8 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £45.00

Hadrian Hotel - 0.8 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £45.00

Kenilworth Hotel - 1.9 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £48.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Greencarts - 1.7 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Hexham, Northumberland From: £70.00

The Sun Inn - 2.7 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Hexham, Northumberland

Carraw Bed & Breakfast - 2.9 miles from Chesters Roman Fort Hexham, Northumberland From: £50.00

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Hexham
Tourist Information Centre
Wentworth Car Park
Hexham
Northumberland
England
NE46 1QE
Tel: 01434 652220
Fax: 01434 652393
Email: hexham.tic@tynedale.gov.uk
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