Name: Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall

Humshaugh, Hexham NE46 4EU, UK

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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall Set in the valley of the river Tyne, Chesters is the best-preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain. Around 500 cavalry troops – the elite of the Roman auxiliary forces – were based here.

Today, imaginative interpretation, including a fun family trail, helps you explore the fort’s many clearly marked features. Children can hunt for the ‘rubbing stones’ concealed among the buildings, collecting tips to help them on the trail.Between the fort and the river, you’ll find the finest example of a military bath house anywhere in Britain.

Price starts from £10.00 for Adults, £6.00 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £16.00 for Family (1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Explore the Bathhouse: A place to relax on Hadrian's Wall for both Roman and modern visitors, Chesters Roman Fort and Museum is home to a spectacular Roman Bathhouse.
Museum of Roman finds: Explore the museum at Chesters to discover exciting Roman finds, and learn about the 'saviour of the Wall', John Clayton. A keen antiquarian, John Clayton (1792-1890), excavated many sites along Hadrian’s Wall, discovering hundreds of altars, pieces of jewellery and religious artefacts. These finds are cared for in the museum on behalf of the Trustees of the Clayton Collection.
Stroll around a Roman Cavalry Fort: Take a stroll through history around the fort and grounds that straddle Hadrian's Wall. Chesters housed a garrison of 500 cavalry troops here for about 300 years.
Take the Chesters Roman Trail: If you fancy exploring further afield, you can take the Chesters Roman Trail. This area is a relaxing and tranquil section of Hadrian's Wall country, located next to the North Tyne River. It's not hard to understand why the Romans settled here. As well as the bathhouse, you’ll find bridges, turrets and a Roman well along the Chesters Roman Trail.
Discover magical creatures: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
Museum: The museum at Chesters Roman Fort holds a collection of around 2000 Roman finds, including a world class assortment of Roman Altar Stones. There is a disabled access to the museum (including a ramp).

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Parking: There are 56 car parking spaces available at Chesters Roman Fort, including two parent and child spaces, five accessible spaces and three coach spaces. Parking charges apply to non-members. Parking free for members.
Food And Drink: Enjoy hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, soup of the day and delicious cakes in our tearoom.
Toilets: Toilets for men and women are available, along with accessible toilets. There are baby changing facilities in both toilets.
Dogs: Dogs are more than welcome at Chesters Roman Fort, we only ask that they are kept on a lead and not taken into the museum. Our visitors usually spend one hour walking around the site so that means plenty of time for our four legged friends!

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Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £10.00 With donation & £9.00 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £6.00 With donation & £5.40 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £26.00 With donation & £23.40 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £16.00 With donation & £14.40 Without donation.
Concession: £9.00 With donation & £8.10 Without donation.
Members: Free (Join now).

On the day tickets:

Adult: £12.00 With donation & £10.90 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £7.50 With donation & £6.80 Without donation.
Concession: £11.00 With donation & £10.00 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £31.50 With donation & £28.60 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £19.50 With donation & £17.70 Without donation.
Members: Free (Join now).

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chesters-roman-fort-and-museum-hadrians-wall/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Humshaugh, Hexham NE46 4EU, UK

Post Code: NE46 4EU

Council: Northumberland

County: Northumberland

Road Access: 1⁄4 mile west of Chollerford, on B6318.
Bus Access: The AD122 bus runs all year round and stops at Birdoswald Roman Fort. Show your bus ticket when you arrive to recieve 20% off your admissions ticket.
Train Access: Hexham Train Station is 5.5 miles away. Once you reach this station you can then pick up the AD122 Hadrian's Wall bus from here to take you to Chesters.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Chesters Roman Fort and Museum at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network. There are bike racks available for cyclists at this site.
Parking: There are 56 car parking spaces available at Chesters Roman Fort, including two parent and child spaces, five accessible spaces and three coach spaces. Parking charges apply to non-members. Parking free for members.