Science centres · North East England
Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda
In or near Bardon Mill.
Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda — museum at Vindolanda Roman Fort, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 2.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Operated by Vindolanda Trust. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area NE47.
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Official information
Chesterholm Museum, also known as Vindolanda, is an archaeological site featuring a Roman fort and museum. Visitors can explore the remains of the fort and participate in guided tours to learn about the site's history and archaeological significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chesterholm Museum, located in Bardon Mill in the Scottish Lowlands, is operated by the Vindolanda Trust. The museum is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), specifically for the River Eden and Tributaries, as well as the Roman Wall Escarpments.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9914, -2.3573
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bardon Mill
- Postcode
- NE47 7JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Phone
- +44 1434 344277
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 2 km
- Official site
- www.vindolanda.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q116738918 (CC0)
- commons: Chesterholm Museum, Vindolanda - geograph.org.uk - 2846664.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda?
- Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7JN), in the parish of Bardon Mill.
- What is Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda?
- Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda — museum at Vindolanda Roman Fort, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 7JN.
- Who runs Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda?
- Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda is operated by Vindolanda Trust.
- Is Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda a protected site?
- Yes — Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7JN.