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Saturnalia Light Festival

1st December - 31st December
Roman Vindolanda
Join us for our annual lighting of the gardens at Vindolanda this year we are focusing on the festival of Saturnalia and how it might have inspired some of our modern day traditions. Gardens are lit daily with specific days for Saturnalia events.

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Author: Penny Trichler

Location: Vindolanda Fort & Museum,,

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

For Teachers

All you need to know about bringing a school group to visit our sites. Here you can find information about or programme, hazard identification sheets, facilities, and FAQs for your visit.

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Author: Penny Trichler

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.

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Our impact

27%

We estimate that only 27% of Vindolanda has been excavated, meaning we almost have another 150 years of excavating to do!

5,300,000

Since the Vindolanda Trust opened its doors to visitors in 1970 over 5.3 million people have visited our two sites.

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The Vindolanda Trust employs 53 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

  • Saturnalia Light Festival

    1st December - 31st December
    Roman Vindolanda
    Join us for our annual lighting of the gardens at Vindolanda this year we are focusing on the festival of Saturnalia and how it might have inspired some of our modern day traditions. Gardens are lit daily with specific days for Saturnalia events. Read more

  • 2024 Magna Excavations

    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. 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