Chollerford is located at the crossing of the Military Road and Hadrian’s Wall, over the river Tyne and close to the remains of the important Roman Chester Fort. Chollerford Bridge is the first bridge on the North Tyne. It is a stone bridge built to replace the original medieval one, built in 1394 but later destroyed in the flood of 1771. The site is a Scheduled Monument and a Grade II Listed Building protected by law. The Military Road, the local name for the B6318, was built eight years after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 to provide easier movement of troops between Carlisle and Newcastle, engineered by Robert Mylne. The Border Counties Railway ran alongside the east side of the river, with a station on the riverbank, which is now a private house. The old George Hotel stands on the west bank, where WH Auden and John Steinbeck have both stayed. The village of Chollerford has become a popular destination for tourists. The river offers opportunities for fishing and riverside walks and nearby are the historic Roman sites of Hexham, the Border Forest Park, Keilder Water, the Pennine Way, and in the distance, the Cheviot Hills and the Northumberland National Park
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Places to Stay near Chollerford
George Hotel (0.02 miles)
The George Hotel is situated in a beautiful riverside location in rural Northumberland, and is only five miles from the historic market town of Hexham. The North Tyne River is readily accessible for game fishing, ... More | visit website
Crown Inn (0.53 miles)
The Crown Inn is a traditional country pub, located in the heart of Humshaugh, in Hadrian's Wall Country. Enjoy a pint of real cask ale or a cold refreshing larger whilst ... More | visit websiteHadrian Hotel (0.96 miles)
Barrasford Arms (1.72 miles)
Top chef Tony Binks took over the 1870s pub in 2006. Already voted “Destination Restaurant of the Year,” the pub sits at the heart of Barrasford village in the North ... More
Stables Cottage (2.87 miles)
Carraw Bed & Breakfast (3.54 miles)
As featured in The Guardian, this bed and breakfast is one of the finest luxury Northumberland guest houses, situated on the foundations of Hadrian's Wall. Located on a family-run working farm, Carraw ... More | visit website
Hall Bank Guest House (4.20 miles)
Station Inn (4.21 miles)
Best Western Beaumont Hotel (4.25 miles)
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Delightful family run market town hotel overlooking the 6th century Abbey and Sele park. Set in the heart of Northumbria, Hexham is ideal for exploring a region steeped ... More
Fairshaw Rigg (4.43 miles)
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