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Themed Tours & Itineraries - Romans, Retail and Refreshment

Teesdale was a key point on the Roman route across the Pennines south of Hadrian's Wall. The A66 follows the original Roman Road. This tour takes in the fort and river crossing at Piercebridge and can be extended to link up with Hadrian's Wall for history and archaeology enthusiasts - or combined with retail and refreshment opportunities in villages and towns along the way.

Route Plan

Barnard Castle – A67 east – Piercebridge – B6275 – A1 – Scotch Corner – A66 west – drive into Bowes village – A67 – B6277 – Cotherstone – Romaldkirk – Middleton-in-Teesdale B6282 – Eggleston Hall Gardens –B6278 – Barnard Castle

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Attractions

Include one or more of the following attractions:

Barnard Castle

Full day recommended for fascinating market town

1 hour for Castle managed by English Heritage
Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 638212 (site custodian) or +44(0)191 2691200 (regional head office)

www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/Details.asp?Property_Id=116

Bowes Museum

up to 3 hours

Piercebridge

Roman remains 2 stops – Roman fort and bridge abutment 15 minutes each

Middleton-in-Teesdale

1 hour

Eggleston Hall Gardens

1- 2 hours

Refreshments

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