Roman Army Museum

Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Carvoran 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. Read more
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. Read more

Archaeology and history for everyone

"Two destinations | One ticket | A great day out"

Severan Skulls

Dr Trudi Buck takes a closer look at the human skull unearthed during the 2018 excavation of the Severan fort ditch at Vindolanda.

We have launched an ambitious campaign to raise funds towards a much needed on site excavation and post-excavation facility at Roman Vindolanda. The Robin Birley Archaeology Centre will replace three wooden sheds which are sadly in a state of disrepair with a purpose built centre which can be used all year round. Can you help us?

Vile Vindolanda

26th October - 3rd November
Join one of our specially themed Vile Vindolanda tours and find out all about the some of the gross and gruesome things that went on in Roman times.

Our Vision

Overview of the Vindolanda Trusts aims and objectives

Wonderful Water Pipes

Archaeologist Marta Alberti takes a closer look at a key discovery of the 2019 excavations: an oak water pipe.

Our impact

24%	We estimate that only 24% of Vindolanda has been excavated, meaning we have another 150 years of excavating to go!
5,000,000	Since the Vindolanda Trust opened its doors to visitors in 1970 over 5 million people have visited our two sites.
47	The Vindolanda Trust employs 47 local staff, one of the largest tourism employers in Tynedale.

Events

Light it up! - Winter Workshop

16th November
Winter festivals feature in almost every festival and culture not least the Romans. Join Potted History in using traditional techniques to create an oil lamp, candle holder or incense burner to use this winter. Read more
Start: 16^th November, 2019 at 10:00am

End: 16^th November, 2019 at 3:00pm

Published: 15^th September, 2019

Updated: 16^th September, 2019

Author: Penny Trichler

Location: Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7JN Chesterholm Museum Bardon Mill Hexham NE47 7JN Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7JN
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Vile Vindolanda

26th October - 3rd November
Join one of our specially themed Vile Vindolanda tours and find out all about the some of the gross and gruesome things that went on in Roman times. Read more
Start: 26^th October, 2019 at 10:30am

End: 3^rd November, 2019 at 2:00pm

Published: 21^st August, 2019

Updated: 10^th September, 2019

Author: Sonya Galloway

Location: Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE477JN Chesterholm Museum Bardon Mill Hexham NE477JN Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE477JN
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News

Robin Birley 1935-2018

It is with immense sadness that The Vindolanda Trust announces the death of Robin Birley, founder Director of the Trust, on the evening of Wednesday August 29th 2018. Read more
Altars back in the landscape

Replica altars to the Roman God Jupiter Dolichenus placed back in religious shrine at Vindolanda enabling visitors to see them in their original setting for the first time in 1,800 years. Read more

Archaeology and history for everyone

Our impact

24%

5,000,000

47

Events

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