Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland

Name: Binchester Roman Fort
Address: Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1388 663089

#4 among attractions in Bishop Auckland

History museum, Archaeological site

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Vinovia or Vinovium was a Roman fort and settlement situated just over 1 mile to the north of the town of Bishop Auckland on the banks of the River Wear in County Durham, England. The fort was the site of a hamlet until the late Middle Ages, but the modern-day village of Binchester is about 2 miles to the east, near Spennymoor. The ruins are now known as the Binchester Roman Fort. ()

Alternative names: Abandoned: V centuryCoordinates: 54°40'35"N, 1°40'36"W

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Bishop Auckland United Kingdom

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+44 1388 663089

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Binchester Roman Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Locomotion, Auckland Castle, Woodham Golf and Country Club, Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre.

4.1 miSE
Museum
Locomotion, Shildon
104 min walk • Locomotion, nestled in the historic railway town of Shildon in County Durham, England, is a must-visit destination for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This captivating museum celebrates the rich heritage of the railways, which played a pivotal role in the...
0.7 miS
Art gallery, Forts and castles, Museum
Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
19 min walk • Auckland Castle, which is also known as Auckland Palace and to people that live locally as the Bishop's Castle or Bishop's Palace, is located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England.
5 miSE
Golf
Woodham Golf and Country Club
128 min walk • Nestled in the serene Durham countryside, Woodham Golf and Country Club offers a tranquil retreat for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. This well-maintained golf course is a haven for players of all skill levels, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience...
5.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Newton Aycliffe
145 min walk • Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre is a multi-sport venue and leisure facility, located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The centre was opened in 1974 and has facilities for swimming, exercise, an indoor climbing wall, and a main sports hall for sports such as basketball, badminton and indoor football.
1.5 miSW
Church
Escomb Church, Bishop Auckland
38 min walk • Escomb Church is the Church of England parish church of Escomb, County Durham, a village about 1+1⁄2 miles west of Bishop Auckland.
0.7 miS
Museum, Art museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Bishop Auckland
19 min walk • Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a municipal facility in the Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
3.4 miS
Park
Hackworth Park, Shildon
87 min walk • Hackworth Park is a park in Shildon, County Durham, England. It was named after Timothy Hackworth, a railway pioneer from the town.
4.1 miN
Forts and castles
Brancepeth Castle
104 min walk • Brancepeth Castle is a castle in the village of Brancepeth in County Durham, England, some 5 miles south-west of the city of Durham. It is a Grade I listed building.
3.8 miSE
Park
Windlestone Hall
97 min walk • Windlestone Hall is an early 19th-century country house situated near Rushyford, County Durham, England. It is a Grade II* Listed building.
2.7 miNE
Park
Whitworth Hall Country Park
69 min walk • Whitworth Hall Country Park is a parkland based set in 73 acres 8 miles from Durham in England, which rests on the outskirts of the town of Spennymoor in County Durham. The park includes Whitworth Hall, a Grade II listed stately mansion hotel, deer park, lake and Shafto's Inn.
3.5 miW
Forts and castles
Witton Castle
90 min walk • Witton Castle is a much-altered 15th-century castle, which is the centrepiece of a holiday and caravan country park at Witton le Wear, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham. It is a Grade II* listed building.