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Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed


Lindisfarne Priory is one of the holiest sites of Anglo-Saxon England and renowned as the original burial place of St Cuthbert. Founded in 635 by St Aidan who came from Iona, it was the centre of Christianity in Scotland. Lindisfarne was a treasure... more

Chesters Fort & Museum

Chesters Fort & Museum, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland

Chollerford, Humshaugh, Hexham


Chesters Fort & Museum was built around 122-123AD and located along Hadrian´s Wall, this is one of the best-preserved examples of a cavalry fort in Britain. Many parts are still visible, including the barracks and the headquarters building with some... more

Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland

Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, The Abbots Tower, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Abbots Tower, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick


The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland opens to the public in line with Alnwick Castle from Easter to the end of October. There are important collection displays on the history of the regiment and of the men and their families. The displays include... more

Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum

Housesteads Roman Fort & Museum, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland

Haydon Bridge


Housesteads Roman Fort is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain and, particularly with the aid of a guide, when you’re stood up there looking across the Northumberland countryside, it’s not hard to imagine the lonesome life of an... more

Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda

Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland

Bardon Mill, Hexham


Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda is a Roman Frontier military and civilian site, which has been the location of extensive excavation for over 30 years with archaeologists on site. Vindolanda also offers an Open Air Museum featuring replicas of a Roman... more

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