Archaeology and history for everyone

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

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.

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Author: Penny Trichler

Race to £100K

Race to £100K: Realising the potential of pottery. At the Vindolanda Trust we are all secret sherd nerds with an insatiable appetite to learn more about the past, are you one of those too? If so, join us by supporting our appeal in piecing together secrets of the Roman ceramics.

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Author: Sonya Galloway

Location: chesterholm museum,,

Target amount: £100,000.00

Amount raised: £11,221.90

Fundraise

Making noise: ancient horns and modern audiences

9th July 2023
Roman Vindolanda

Join us for a musical event of the ages! Learn about the ancient mouthpiece found at Vindolanda and ancient horned instruments. Hear musicians playing instruments such as the Cornu, Tuba and Carnyx.

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Author: Penny Trichler

Location: Vindolanda ,Chesterholm Museum,

2023 Vindolanda Excavations

3rd April - 22nd September 2023
Roman Vindolanda Fort

The Vindolanda excavations are back for 2023. The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. See history as it is uncovered.

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Author: Penny Trichler

Location: Roman Vindolanda,Bardon Mill, Hexham

Our impact

25%

We estimate that only 25% 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.

Our Vision

Overview of the Vindolanda Trusts aims and objectives

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Author: Colin Galloway

Location: The Vindolanda Trust, Chesterholm Museum,Westwood, Hexham

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Events

  • Making noise: ancient horns and modern audiences

    9th July 2023
    Roman Vindolanda

    Join us for a musical event of the ages! Learn about the ancient mouthpiece found at Vindolanda and ancient horned instruments. Hear musicians playing instruments such as the Cornu, Tuba and Carnyx. Read more

  • The Eighth Legion

    25th & 26th August 2023
    Roman Vindolanda
    The Eighth Legion return to Vindolanda to bring the site to life once more with Roman artillery and surveying, offerings to the gods and military displays Read more

News

  • 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

  • Rare Bronze Hand Discovered

    A small, child sized, and eerily life-like bronze hand has been discovered during the excavation of a Severan fort ditch at Roman Vindolanda. Read more