Roman forts in Northumberland

Explore Roman forts

In Northumberland, over 2000 years of history are on your doorstep. Ancient excavation sites, Bath Houses and Cavalry Fort remains are all embedded in the Northumberland landscape, making it a history-buff’s haven.

Re-live life along the wall

Fascinating forts holding secrets of the Roman Empire are scattered across Northumberland’s countryside; Roman Baths sit on the banks of the North Tyne, ruinous remnants of a once bustling Roman Town remain in Corbridge, and 2000 year-old artefacts are uncovered at Vindolanda’s ongoing excavations.

Chesters Roman Fort

Come and see what life was like at one the Roman Empire's most northern outposts.

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Delve into the story of the most famous Roman frontier with a new exhibition in the visitor centre.

Corbridge Roman Town (Hadrian's Wall)

Visitors to Corbridge Roman Town can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.

Housesteads Roman Fort

Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire.

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The Sill Landscape Discovery Centre

Nestled in the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre was designed with accessibility at its heart.

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Places to stay near Roman forts

Northumberland’s Roman forts span across the landscape, where market towns and country villages are nestled away. Bustling Hexham, cobbled Corbridge, hidden Humshaugh and a number of other villages offer B&Bs, hotels and self-catering accommodation with a wealth of Northumberland history on their doorsteps.

Hexham Hotel

Battlesteads

An 18thC Inn, formerly a farmhouse, in the heart of rural Northumberland close to the Roman Wall, Kielder Water and North Tyne Valley.

Guide Price £70.00 Per Night

Hexham Holiday Home Ownership

Heathergate Holiday Park

Buy a luxury holiday home at Heathergate Boutique Holiday Park in Hexham an award winning, five star retreat.

Hexham Self Catering

Chesters Stables

Nestled in the heart of rural Northumberland, our collection of 7 self-catering Stable Suites, sleeping between 2 and 8 guests, offers the perfect choice for a countryside getaway.

Guide Price £2,572.00 Per week

Hexham Self Catering

Carraw Luxury Holiday Homes

Carraw Farm offers luxury self-catering accommodation in a modern and luxurious spacious property – Vesta View and in the converted barn – Shepherds Retreat.

Guide Price £1,050.00 Per week

Hexham Self Catering

Tarset Tor

Tarset Tor Bunkhouse & Bothy Holidays is self-built and family run, nestling in 5 acres of the scenic National Park.

Hexham Inn

Twice Brewed Inn

Welcoming Pub situated on Hadrian's Wall near Housesteads Roman Fort, with on site Planetarium and regular Dark Skies Events.

Guide Price £110.00 Per Night

Hexham Glamping

The Hiddle Hut

Under the darkest skies, immersed within breath-taking views of the countryside, our two-storey, luxury star-gazing cabin is a captivating hideaway.

Hexham Caravan & Camping

Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site

Situated two miles south of Hexham, the site provides an ideal base for exploring the ancient market town.

Hexham Self Catering Agency

Wooden Star Cottages

An exclusive collection of Northumbrian handpicked homes managed by local friends Vicky Collingwood and Sam Perkins.

Guide Price £770.00 Per week

Hexham Hotel

Slaley Hall

A former Edwardian mansion which offers luxurious accommodation, spa & gym facilities, a 36 hole golf complex, restaurants and event spaces.

Guide Price £111.00 Per Night

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