Northumberland Village Boasts Roman History & Cosy Pubs – A Perfect โขWinter Escape
Corbridge, Northumberland -โฃ A picturesque village in Northumberland is drawing attention not only for โits remarkably preserved โคRoman history but also for its inviting pubs and scenic surroundings, making it an ideal destination for a winter getaway.The village is home to โฃone of the โmoast significant โขroman sites inโค Britain, Corbridge Roman Fort, and offers a blend of ancient explorationโฃ and conventional British hospitality.
Corbridge’s strategic location on the Roman military road โof Dere Street lead to the establishment ofโ aโข major โsupply base and garrison town in AD 160. Today,the site showcases โremarkably โคwell-preserved remains,offering a glimpse into Roman life on Hadrian’s Wall. Adjacent to the fort, the village โขitself retainsโ a historic charm, with lanes โlike โฃSt Helen’s, Bishop’s and Old Bakery Yards offering a glimpse โคinto itsโ rich heritage. โ
Amongโข the village’s highlights are traditional pubsโฃ like The Black Bull, praised by TripAdvisor reviewer Alison B as a “lovely cosy, traditional pub, tastefully decorated for christmas.” She notedโฃ the “pleasant and efficient” staff, “excellent” โฃfood, and fair prices, specifically mentioning a “moist and tasty” turkey meal from the Christmas menu priced at ยฃ28 for two courses, โคcomplete with roast potatoes, vegetables, โandโ a โYorkshire pudding.
Another popular spotโ is The Pele tower, a pub โhoused within a restored vicars Pele tower. A TripAdvisor user enthusiastically recommended it, stating: “Mustโ visit, historic building,โฃ warm fire and โwarm welcome.The Pele combines well kept local beers (and corbridge cider),โ beautifully โrestored surroundingsโฆwith welcoming friendly staff and log burning โstoveโข too.What’s notโข to โคlike!” The reviewer also highlighted its dog-friendly policy and noted the building’s historicโ features, including steep steps and low ceilings.
Beyond its โคpubs and Romanโฃ history,โ Corbridge is also home โขto one of โคthe oldest bridges over the River Tyne, and the nearbyโ Aydon Castle provides opportunities for picturesque โwalks.

