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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
See full prices and opening times
Address
Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EU (use postcode for directions)
Book advance tickets and save 15%
Book advance tickets and save 15%
Book advance tickets and save 15%
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.
All this was rediscovered by John Clayton, a wealthy Victorian landowner whose mansion stands near the fort. His single-minded vision is celebrated in the fort’s Clayton Museum, which is an absolute must-see for all visitors to Chesters.
What's On
Sat 2 - Sun 3 May 2026
10am - 5pm
Food and Drink at Chesters Roman Fort
After your Roman adventure, head to the Coffee House to relax and enjoy sweet treats, ice creams, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks.
There's seating inside and out, so pull up a chair wherever suits you. We can cater for all dietary requirements, but call us in advance on 01434 681379 so we can get everything arranged for you. Hungry hikers and cyclists are welcome to stop by too.
Things to See and Do
Explore the Bathhouse
Visit the Museum
Stroll around a Roman Cavalry Fort
Take part in the Folktale Creature Trail
AD122 bus - travel discount
Recieve 20% off your walk up ticket
when you travel to Chesters Roman Fort by the AD122 bus!
Simply show your ticket to a member of staff when you arrive to receive your discount.
The bus runs all year round between Hexham and Haltwhistle.
You can find the timetable here
. It also stops at
Housesteads Roman Fort
, and the HW1 bus stops at
Birdoswald Roman Fort
.
The sights and sounds of Chesters Roman Fort
Watch drone footage from Chesters Roman Fort before you visit.
Chesters Roman Fort on the English Heritage Podcast
Find out more about the cavalry based at Chesters Roman Fort during Roman rule.
A new way to explore our sites
This site is one of several included in our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects. Discover more about our special historic places and the people who called them home. Every room and ruin has a story to tell, and now, using the interactive map on the guide, you can unlock these tales.
Download the app now
Guidebook: Chesters Roman Fort and the Clayton Museum
Price:
£5
Buy Now
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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
See full prices and opening times
Address
Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EU (use postcode for directions)
Book advance tickets and save 15%
Book advance tickets and save 15%
Book advance tickets and save 15%
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.
All this was rediscovered by John Clayton, a wealthy Victorian landowner whose mansion stands near the fort. His single-minded vision is celebrated in the fort’s Clayton Museum, which is an absolute must-see for all visitors to Chesters.
What's On
Sat 2 - Sun 3 May 2026
10am - 5pm
Food and Drink at Chesters Roman Fort
After your Roman adventure, head to the Coffee House to relax and enjoy sweet treats, ice creams, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks.
There's seating inside and out, so pull up a chair wherever suits you. We can cater for all dietary requirements, but call us in advance on 01434 681379 so we can get everything arranged for you. Hungry hikers and cyclists are welcome to stop by too.
Things to See and Do
Explore the Bathhouse
Visit the Museum
Stroll around a Roman Cavalry Fort
Take part in the Folktale Creature Trail
AD122 bus - travel discount
Recieve 20% off your walk up ticket
when you travel to Chesters Roman Fort by the AD122 bus!
Simply show your ticket to a member of staff when you arrive to receive your discount.
The bus runs all year round between Hexham and Haltwhistle.
You can find the timetable here
. It also stops at
Housesteads Roman Fort
, and the HW1 bus stops at
Birdoswald Roman Fort
.
The sights and sounds of Chesters Roman Fort
Watch drone footage from Chesters Roman Fort before you visit.
Chesters Roman Fort on the English Heritage Podcast
Find out more about the cavalry based at Chesters Roman Fort during Roman rule.
A new way to explore our sites
This site is one of several included in our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects. Discover more about our special historic places and the people who called them home. Every room and ruin has a story to tell, and now, using the interactive map on the guide, you can unlock these tales.
Download the app now
Guidebook: Chesters Roman Fort and the Clayton Museum
Price:
£5
Buy Now
Nearby Places
Similar Places
Chesters Bridge Abutment - Hadrian's Wall
0.28 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
0.7 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
1.11 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Chesters Bridge Abutment - Hadrian's Wall
0.28 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
0.7 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
1.11 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Nearby
Places
Chesters Bridge Abutment - Hadrian's Wall
0.28 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
0.7 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
1.11 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Similar Places
Chesters Bridge Abutment - Hadrian's Wall
0.28 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
0.7 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
1.11 miles from Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OVER 400 HISTORIC PLACES
Live and breathe the story of England at royal castles, historic gardens, forts and defences, world-famous prehistoric sites and many others.
FREE ENTRY FOR UP TO SIX CHILDREN
Free entry for up to six children accompanied by an adult member (under 18 years and within the family group).
FREE HANDBOOK TO PLAN INSPIRING DAYS OUT, WORTH £12.95
Complimentary full colour handbook worth £12.95. Plus our award winning Members’ Magazine delivered three times a year.
FREE OR REDUCED ENTRY TO OUR EXCITING EVENTS
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