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Suggested time needed: 45 minutes–1 hour
There is much to see on the ground at Chesters Roman Fort, including the entire foundations of the headquarters and the luxurious commandant’s house. Visit the on-site museum
Suggested time needed: 15-20 minutes
Housed in a fine Victorian building, the on-site museum displays a collection of Roman finds retrieved by the local antiquarian John Clayton, including important early archaeological discoveries relating to the central section of the Wall. Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
Distance: 7.5 miles
Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain, and one of the most popular sites on the Wall.
Corbridge Roman Town (Hadrian's Wall)
Distance: 8.5 miles
Corbridge played a vital role in every Roman campaign in northern Britain, and the extensively excavated remains here reveal its significance as a key strategic point on Hadrian’s Wall.Hexham
Distance: 5.5 miles
Spend a day in this pretty market town, browsing the shops and relaxing in one of the many cafés and restaurants.Chesters Walled Garden
Distance: A short walk away
A beautiful 18th-century garden, minutes away from Chesters Roman Fort. Originally the fruit and vegetable garden for Chesters House, it now boasts one of the largest collections of herbs in the country.
A beautiful 18th-century garden, minutes away from Chesters Roman Fort. Originally the fruit and vegetable garden for Chesters House, it now boasts one of the largest collections of herbs in the country.
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