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"

Revealing Magna

You can support the research and conservation of Magna Roman fort. The Vindolanda Trust are looking to prevent further damage by changing climates and reveal the history of this amazing fort which has the same levels of preservation as Vindolanda.

Top treasures to go on display

More of Britain's top treasure are set to go on display at Vindolanda in 2020 as information contained within new documents is deciphered.

Vindolanda's top 10 finds of the decade

2010 to 2019 has been an exceptional period of discoveries at Roman Vindolanda and Dr Andrew Birley has listed his personal top 10.

New Golden Unlimited Ticket Launched

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Vindolanda Trust a new Golden Ticket for 2020 giving unlimited visits to both Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.

Our Vision

Overview of the Vindolanda Trusts aims and objectives

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

Minimus Latin Weekend

14th & 15th March
Don't miss our Minimus Weekend! With the help of a famous little mouse we will be celebrating the Latin language at the Roman Army Museum. Come learn why Latin was so important to the success of the Roman Army. Read more
Start: 14^th March, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 15^th March, 2020 at 4:00pm

Published: 14^th February, 2020

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Location: Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Brampton, CA8 7JB Roman Army Museum Greenhead Brampton CA8 7JB Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Brampton, CA8 7JB
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Run Nation Vindolanda 10K

20th May 2020
A challenging 10K race on a hilly course which finishes on the spectacular site of Roman Vindolanda. This event is organised by Run Nation. Read more
Start: 20^th May, 2020 at 7:00pm

End: 20^th May, 2020 at 9:00pm

Published: 6^th February, 2020

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Location: The Vindolanda Turst, Chesterholm Museum, Hexham, NE47 7JN The Vindolanda Turst Chesterholm Museum Hexham NE47 7JN The Vindolanda Turst, Chesterholm Museum, Hexham, NE47 7JN
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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

Archaeology and history for everyone

Our impact

24%

5,000,000

47

Events

News