English Heritage sites near Acomb Parish
PLANETREES ROMAN WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
2 miles from Acomb Parish
A 15-metre (49 feet) length of narrow Wall on broad foundations, reflecting a change of policy during construction concerning the thickness of the wall.
BRUNTON TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
2 miles from Acomb Parish
Wall section and a surviving piece of turret 2 1/2 metres (8.2 feet) high, built by men of the Twentieth Legion.
CHESTERS BRIDGE ABUTMENT - HADRIAN'S WALL
2 miles from Acomb Parish
Close to Chesters Roman Fort are the remains of a bridge which carried Hadrian's Wall across the North Tyne. Visible on both river banks, they are most impressive on the eastern side.
CHESTERS ROMAN FORT AND MUSEUM - HADRIAN'S WALL
3 miles from Acomb Parish
Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.
CORBRIDGE ROMAN TOWN - HADRIAN'S WALL
3 miles from Acomb Parish
Visitors to Corbridge can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.
AYDON CASTLE
4 miles from Acomb Parish
One of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th-century English manor house, Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting.
Churches in Acomb Parish
St John of Beverley
Pubs in Acomb Parish
Mariners Cottage Hotel
Mariners Cottage Hotel, Acomb
Miners Arms
Superb traditional, family run, 1746 Inn with an emphasis on real ale, which is served in oversized lined glasses. The pub hosts regular music and folk nights. The bar has a real cosy feel and is divided by a central staircase - energetic d...
Queens Arms Hotel
Queens Arms Hotel, Acomb
Sun Inn
Updated stone pub located on Main Street. The pub has a quoits team. Not far from Hadrians Wall the pub is popular with locals and tourists. If travelling by train ask for a plusbus return ticket for Hexham Rail Station. The pub also has 4...