One charming village tucked away in Northumberland’s rolling hills boasts a fascinating Roman heritage, welcoming pubs and an array of independent boutiques to  occupy visitors throughout the day.

Corbridge holds the distinction of being a designated  English Heritage village, as noted by Visit Northumberland. This recognition stems from several factors, particularly its housing of a collection of exceptional Roman armour within the village museum.

English Heritage explained: “Roman specialists have long debated why such a collection of possessions should have been buried. The Corbridge Hoard is one the most remarkable Roman finds of the past century.

“The armour, found during the 1964 excavations, has since helped to shape Roman historians’ understanding of Roman armour.”

The recently renovated museum has become a visitor favourite. One reviewer commented on TripAdvisor: “Arrived to a friendly welcome by the lady on duty. She gave a thorough explanation about the fort/museum and she advised us to use the audio guide when we walked around the site.”, reports Chronicle Live.

“Great description of the site by the audio guide- local accent. The museum was very well laid out with informative notes throughout. Well worth the visit . The replica silver lanx (tray) was amazing.”

As an added treat, this charming spot sits just a stone’s throw from Hadrian’s Wall itself, making it perfectly positioned for a detour to Corbridge whilst tackling the coast-to-coast Hadrian’s Wall Path.

Should retail therapy be more to your liking, there’s a bustling marketplace featuring a bakery, art gallery, traditional grocery store and much more. Literature enthusiasts will be delighted to discover Forum Books, an award-winning bookshop situated beside The Chapel.

The chapel building has undergone stunning restoration work, having been transformed from its former life as a Methodist Chapel.

Food lovers are spoilt for choice with numerous independent cafés dotting the area, alongside several welcoming pubs dishing up mouth-watering fare.

The Black Bull stands out as one such establishment, offering classic pub cuisine whilst doubling as a fantastic venue for an evening out. Trip Advisor reviewer Alison B awarded it a perfect five-star rating, saying: “Lovely cosy, traditional pub, tastefully decorated for Christmas.

“Staff friendly and efficient. Food excellent and prices fair. I had the turkey from the Christmas menu, £28 for two courses. Moist and delicious, with roasties, veg and giant Yorkshire!”.

Historic backstreets such as St Helen’s, Bishop’s and Old Bakery Yards provide a more personal and authentic glimpse into the village’s daily rhythm through the ages. Adjacent to the stunning St Andrews’ Church stands a “Game Of Thrones” style pub known as the Pele Tower.

One Tripadvisor reviewer awarded it five stars, commenting: “Must visit, historic building, warm fire and warm welcome. The Pele combines well kept local beers (and corbridge cider), beautifully restored surroundings of a preserved vicars Pele tower with welcoming friendly staff and log burning stove too. What’s not to like!”.

“Can’t recommend a visit highly enough. Plus it’s dog friendly too. Just be aware lots steep narrow steps and places to mind your head (but the toilet, bar and some seating are on the ground floor! ).”

Beyond beverages, Corbridge also features the oldest surviving bridge spanning the Tyne, and with Aydon Castle just a brief drive away, visitors have access to a wealth of spectacular walking routes right on their doorstep.