History

Chesters Roman Fort

Chollerford, North East England

A cavalry fort on the North Tyne with a well-preserved Roman bathhouse.

Price
English Heritage entry
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Chesters has the most complete Roman bathhouse in Britain, set beside the River North Tyne. The fort's museum has an extensive collection of finds from the wall. The setting is parkland rather than crags.

Good to know

  • Walk down to the river to see the bridge abutment
  • Cafe on site
Best time
Mid-morning
Open
Most of the year
Getting there
Signed from the B6318; large car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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