Known as Cilurnum by the Romans, Chesters was once an important cavalry fort. Built in AD 124, it housed some 500 cavalrymen and later was also home to infantry. Soldiers …
One of the remaining ruins of fortifications on Hadrian's Wall. Managed by English Heritage it's open all year and free entry. Link it up with a walk to or from Chesters Roman Fort to the east.
Elsdon is the charming historic capital of Redesdale. It is the perfect Northumbrian village. It has an ancient parish church, a tower house and even the remains of an old …
An impressive 17th-century Jacobean mansion, Chipchase Castle is a wonderful estate that is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed. The castle was owned by various prominent figures who …
A 14th century castle built in the village of Belsay. It was abandoned from a residency in the 19th century when the Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall right next door.