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. Read more
"Two destinations | One ticket | A great day out"
1st April - 27th September 2024 Roman Magna Fort Magna Excavations 2024 part of the Roman Army Museum. The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. See history as it is uncovered.
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8th April - 20th September 2024 Roman Vindolanda Fort The archaeologists and their teams of volunteers will be out Mon - Fri weather permitting. We'll be excavating a new area of the site this year. Come see history as it is uncovered. There will be no excavations at Vindolanda in July & August.
Online Event Tuesday 26th March at 7pm Take a closer look at the Vindolanda principia building and its excavation history. With over 90 years of research, there’s a lot to be learned from the archives.
Overview of the Vindolanda Trusts aims and objectives
29th March - 14th April 2024 Roman Army Museum Dress your favourite bear or plush toy as an emperor for the day and bring them out to meet our Museum bears. Have a picnic in the grounds or join us in the cafe for a bite to eat. Read more
Saturday 6th April 2024 Roman Vindolanda Come along and see our replica Roman kiln at Vindolanda in action with Potted History's Graham Taylor. Learn about the ancient firing process and see some examples of pots from previous firings. Read more
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
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