Corbridge

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Corbridge is a village in Northumberland. Corbridge Roman Bridge

Corbridge was known to the ancient Romans as Coria, and was at one time the northernmost town of the Roman Empire. Due to its status as a border town, it has often suffered the effects of warfare throughout its long history. Nowadays though it is a peaceful country village, bypassed by traffic on the main A69 trunk road and with numerous shops and cafes among the old stone buildings, a pleasant place to while away some time.

  • Corbridge Roman Site, Corchester Lane, NE45 5NT (1/2 mile NW of Corbridge, follow the signs, +44 1434 632349. 1 Apr-30 Sep: 10AM-5:30PM 7 days; 1 Oct-1 Nov: 10AM-4PM 7 days; 2 Nov-31 Mar: 10AM-4PM Sat & Sun. Fortunately for historians, archaeologists, and those of us with a passing interest, this garrison town was abandoned after Roman rule in Britain collapsed. Now it's possible to walk along the old main street, passing the remains of granaries, temples, workshops and markets. The site museum holds a fascinating collection of artefacts which have been excavated from the ruins. adults £5.40, children £3.20, concessions £4.90.
  • Roman Bridge. The remains of the old bridge can be seen at the bank of Tyne.
  • Aydon Castle, Off Aydon Road, NE45 5PJ, +44 1434 632450. adults £4.00, children £2.40, concessions £3.60.

Corbridge Roman Site, Corchester Lane, NE45 5NT (1/2 mile NW of Corbridge, follow the signs, +44 1434 632349. 1 Apr-30 Sep: 10AM-5:30PM 7 days; 1 Oct-1 Nov: 10AM-4PM 7 days; 2 Nov-31 Mar: 10AM-4PM Sat & Sun. Fortunately for historians, archaeologists, and those of us with a passing interest, this garrison town was abandoned after Roman rule in Britain collapsed. Now it's possible to walk along the old main street, passing the remains of granaries, temples, workshops and markets. The site museum holds a fascinating collection of artefacts which have been excavated from the ruins. adults £5.40, children £3.20, concessions £4.90.

Roman Bridge. The remains of the old bridge can be seen at the bank of Tyne.

Aydon Castle, Off Aydon Road, NE45 5PJ, +44 1434 632450. adults £4.00, children £2.40, concessions £3.60.

  • Northumberland County Show, Tynedale Park. This popular agricultural show takes place annually on the Spring Bank Holiday (usually the last Monday in May).

Northumberland County Show, Tynedale Park. This popular agricultural show takes place annually on the Spring Bank Holiday (usually the last Monday in May).

  • The Black Bull, Middle St. An English pub with traditional food creatively prepared, and with great desserts. This place will remind you that haggis actually belongs to North England just as well as to Scotland.

The Black Bull, Middle St. An English pub with traditional food creatively prepared, and with great desserts. This place will remind you that haggis actually belongs to North England just as well as to Scotland.