Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall

The best preserved example of a Roman cavalry fort in Britain, including extensive remains and a fine on-site museum.
Accessibility:
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Outstanding Customer Service Gold 2008
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Opening Times
| 01/10/2008 - 31/03/2009 |
| Day | Times |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|
| Adult | £4.50 per ticket type |
| Concession | £3.60 per ticket type |
| Child | £2.30 per ticket type |
| English Heritage Member (Free) | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A69. On B6318 - 1/4 mile west of Chollerford
Public Transport Directions
Train access: Hexham - 6.5 miles
Bus access: Stagecoach AD122 Carlisle-Hexham (June-Sept, plus Sun. Apr, May and Oct)
Tyne Valley/Timberlays 880/2 from Hexham station to within half a mile.
Facilities
Provider Features
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Refreshments in summer only. Tearoom not managed by English Heritage.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2-3 hours
- Groups Accepted - Min-Max: 11-50
Visit Length: 2-3 hours
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 11
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs are allowed on leads in restricted areas only
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material