Stand on the brink of Roman rule So much NEW FOR Chesters Roman Fort Stand on the edge of the A new visitor experience has to discover Roman Empire and take in the 2016 revitalised Britain’s most complete The 73 miles of Hadrian’s Wall spectacular views. Investigate Roman cavalry fort. Wander the defended the northern frontier ancient ruins and examine real country’s best-preserved military Roman objects in the museum. bath-house, weave through the ruins, of Roman Britain for over 250 explore the museum and take a years. Head to this World 01434 344363 english-heritage.org.uk/Housesteads break in the tearoom. Heritage Site and feel the Near Haydon Bridge, NE47 6NN 01434 681379 formidable force of Roman rule. english-heritage.org.uk/chestersfort Chollerford, Northumberland, NE46 4EU

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