Great Chesters Fort Tours

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Great Chesters Fort played a key defensive role over the years. Now a historic site, you can just imagine some of the spectacles its fortified walls have witnessed.

This Haltwhistle history-filled fortress is an interesting spot to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's loads to see nearby, such as Hadrian's Wall, Vindolanda, and Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall. Take your time at Great Chesters Fort before heading to these other fine attractions.

Popular places to visit

Hadrian’s Wall. Pointing towards Crag Lough and Steel Rigg car park. Hadrian’s Wall runs over the left hand cliff and down to Sycamore Gap.

Crag Lough

Explore the great outdoors at Crag Lough, a lovely green space in Hexham. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

Crag Lough
The granary. The floor was raised on posts to allow air to circulate and for dogs to be let loose to keep down rats.

Housesteads Roman Fort

4.5/5(37 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Hexham with a visit to Housesteads Roman Fort. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

Housesteads Roman Fort
Open space, history and green rolling hills, Bliss.

Hadrian's Wall

5/5(37 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Brampton when you spend time at Hadrian's Wall. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Hadrian's Wall
Lanercost Priory

Lanercost Priory

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lanercost Priory during your trip to Lanercost. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Lanercost Priory

Mr. George's Museum of Time

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mr. George's Museum of Time during your trip to Haltwhistle. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

Mr. George's Museum of Time

Roman Army Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Roman Army Museum in Greenhead. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

Roman Army Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Great Chesters Fort

Centre of Britain Hotel & Restaurant

Centre of Britain Hotel & Restaurant

3.5 out of 5
Market Square, Haltwhistle, England
Centre of Britain Hotel & Restaurant
Manor House Inn

Manor House Inn

3.5 out of 5
Main Street, Haltwhistle, England
Manor House Inn
Kellah Farm B&b/cottages

Kellah Farm B&b/cottages

4 out of 5
Kellah Farm, Haltwhistle, England
Kellah Farm B&b/cottages
Langley Castle Hotel

Langley Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, England
Langley Castle Hotel
Anchor Hotel

Anchor Hotel

3 out of 5
John Martin Street, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, England
Anchor Hotel
The Railway Hotel

The Railway Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, England
The Railway Hotel
Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant

Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Hallbankgate, Brampton, England
Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
The Blacksmiths Arms

The Blacksmiths Arms

4 out of 5
Talkin Village, Brampton, England
The Blacksmiths Arms
The George Hotel

The George Hotel

3.5 out of 5
B630, NE46 4EW, Hexham, England
The George Hotel
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