FACT FILES Kids blogs

Staying Healthy at Vindolanda

Explore the Roman world of medicine - how did the Romans stay healthy? Marcus the medicus takes you through the medical ideas of the Romans. Read more

FACT FILE Animal Brooches

The Romans used brooches to hold their clothes together and as fashion accessories. Some, the zoomorphic or animal brooches, also had deeper meaning. Find out more here. Read more

FACT FILE: Vindolanda

Find out more about the Roman Site of Vindolanda. Read more

FACT FILE: Magna

Learn about the Roman fort Magna, the fort at the rock, that sits next to the Roman Army Museum. Read more

FACT FILE: Writing tablets

Read information about the personal letters written by the Romans. Read more

FACT FILE: Roman Fort

Find out about the buildings in Roman forts here. Read more

FACT FILE: Hadrian's Wall

Click here for some basic facts about Hadrian's Wall. Read more

FACT FILE: Roman Soldiers

Basic information about joining the army. Read more

FACT FILE: In the bath house

Find out more about the Vindolanda bath house and how it was used. Read more

FACT FILE: Where were the soldiers from?

The soldiers serving at Vindolanda and Magna were from all over the empire. Find out more here. Read more

FACT FILE: What in the Roman Empire could you get at Vindolanda?

Some objects were made at Vindolanda but many came from all over the empire. Find out about them here. Read more

FACT FILE: Roman Religion

Religion was important to the Romans at Vindolanda. Find out more here. Read more

Latest

Roman Armour Decoration

12th & 26th August
Roman Army Museum
To join the Roman Army you've got to have all the right kit. Join us in colouring a paper helmet and designing your own shield & sword to represent your unit!
Family Friendly Guided Tours

4th August - 30th August
Vindolanda Roman Fort & Museum
Make the most of your visit to Vindolanda by joining one of our free 30 minute family friendly guided tours of the Roman Vindolanda fort site including an overview of the site and archaeological highlights.
Roman Soldier School

Friday 19th August
Roman Army Museum
Join the Roman Army - gear up with your unit and learn how to march like a Roman soldier, do some formations and scare the enemy!
Medicine & Healthcare in Roman Britain Workshop

Roman Vindolanda
29th September
Join Nick Summerton at Roman Vindolanda for a deep dive into Roman healthcare and medicine. The format will be a mixture of lectures, discussions and practical sessions as well as examining some of Vindolanda finds that help us to tell the story.

Tickets & Arrival Windows

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.
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.
Roman Army Museum

Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Magna 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.
Getting here

How to find us no matter how you like to travel, make your journey as smooth as possible and enjoy more time with us.
Visitor Information

Information and links to all you need to know about visiting our sites, Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum and the Roman Army 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.
Ancient Graffiti Uncovered

The latest Vindolanda discovery of an ancient carved stone with the image of a phallus and graffiti gives us a fascinating window into the emotions of someone in the 3rd century.
Day Planner

This is a suggested day planner for your visit to Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.
Work for us

Find out about any opportunities to join the award winning teams at Vindolanda and the Roman Army Musuem.
Luna, Moon Goddess

The ancient Roman moon goddess, Luna, derives her name from the Latin lucere, meaning ‘to shine’ and was seen not only as the divine embodiment of the moon but also the female counterpart of the sun, Sol.

Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered.

A beautifully carved sandstone relief which depicts a naked male figure holding a spear stood in front of a horse/donkey has been uncovered during the annual excavations at the Roman fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Read more