Saw

Roman Frame Saw Handle by Rhys Williams (Teesside University) on Sketchfab

This has been identified as part of a frame saw. Burnt in antiquity, it has been neatly stylised with a few deft strokes of a tool such that you can recognise the outline of a horse.

Digging up memories and making connections

‘Archaeological finds are often only fragmentary parts of the original object’. Dr Rob Sands from University College Dublin describes the detective work he undertook to identify this wooden object and its probable life history.

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Vindolanda collection online

The Vindolanda collection holds thousands of objects which illuminate the daily life of the Roman community who lived on the site nearly 2000 years ago. Explore the artefacts.
Potted History Samian Ware Masterclass

1st June 2024
During this workshop participants will learn about Roman Samian Ware, Terra Sigillata, arguably the World's first truly mass produced pottery and make your own Samian bowl using the ancient techniques.
Potted History Barbotine Ware Masterclass

18th May 2024
During this workshop participants will learn about Roman Barbotine Ware, a slip decorated pottery style featuring hunt, circus and gladiatorial scenes. Decorate your own Barbotine cup using the ancient techniques and designs.
WelcoMe booking page

Page with access to the WelcoMe apps to notify staff of upcoming visits

Tent pegs

It might not be a 'looker' but this Roman wooden tent peg found at Vindolanda is a great example of something that hasn't changed in nearly 2000 years! Find out what memories it evokes....
Trowel

Under what circumstances did the user of this pointing trowel leave it with mortar still stuck to it? Was he called away on another job and thought that he would be back to clean his tools? Or was he the apprentice who had not been told that he should never leave his tools in a dirty condition?
Scoop

Can you imagine the amount of food that a garrison of soldiers would consume in a week? Feeding the Roman soldiers must have been a huge undertaking! Large military grain stores held the supplies, but have you ever thought about the scoops and measures that were used to allocate the rations?
Saddle Stiffener

Find out how a Roman saddle stiffener changed the capabilities of the cavalry and brings back memories of bareback horse riding.

Tickets

How to visit Vindolanda Roman Fort and Museum and the Roman Army Museum. This page will take you through the new systems we have in place for visiting our sites, what is open and how to visit.
Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

Visit Roman Vindolanda today and you will find one of the North East’s most famous and not to be missed tourist attractions lying in the beautiful landscape of Hadrian's Wall Country. Formerly a key military post on the northern frontier of Britain, Vindolanda is the home of Britain's 'Top Treasure' - the Vindolanda Writing Tablets - and is one Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites, with live excavations taking place every year.
Roman Army Museum

Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Magna Roman Fort, the Roman Army Museum is an authentic and dramatic tribute to Rome’s extraordinary military legacy. Step into the life of a Roman soldier and experience life on the front line of Emperor Hadrian’s formidable British frontier.
Booking and Visiting FAQ's

Have you got questions about what to expect when you arrive or how to book? Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page which answers some of our visitors most popular queries.
Luna, Moon Goddess

Volunteer blog - Jackie James
The ancient Roman moon goddess, Luna, derives her name from the Latin lucere, meaning ‘to shine’ and was seen not only as the divine embodiment of the moon but also the female counterpart of the sun, Sol.
Getting here

How to find us no matter how you like to travel. Whether biking, busing or marching, make your journey as smooth as possible and enjoy more time with us.
Day Planner

This is a suggested day planner for your visit to Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.
Book a Place

Find out about what's involved, how to participate and when you can see the digging taking place. We are now fully booked for the 2024 Excavation season.
Work for us

Find out about any opportunities to join the award winning teams at Vindolanda and the Roman Army Musuem. We currently have three new fixed term posts with the Vindolanda Trust- Part of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site and based at the Roman Site of Magna.
Local Accommodation

There is a vast range of places to stay near to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum with all budgets catered for.

Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered.

A beautifully carved sandstone relief which depicts a naked male figure holding a spear stood in front of a horse/donkey has been uncovered during the annual excavations at the Roman fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Read more