Lanchester is a historic Roman village found in the heart of County Durham, just west of Durham city. The village is filled with Roman and Norman tourist attractions including Hadrian’s Wall, Church of All Saints, and Lanchester Roman Fort. Nowadays, Lanchester thrives with a selection of pubs, restaurants and shopping choices, as well as plenty of walking and cyclist trails dotted throughout Lanchester Valley Walk. Visit the city of Durham or Newcastle, enjoying the hustle and bustle of city life, visiting bars, clubs, shops, and lots of fun activities. Lanchester is a great base for a mixed trip of relaxing, historic culture, and booming city life.