Magna Guided Tours

Our guided tours are given by our amazing volunteer guides, they all start from outside the museum entrance. They take place every Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday as well as bank holidays and start at 11am & 1pm.

The tours will take you through some of the history of the site and of Magna and how it came to be the site it is today. From the Romans to the Border Reivers and farmers to the Vindolanda Trust, the journey of this Roman fort is exciting and of course still ongoing. There is currently research taking place to understand the impact that climate change is having on the preservation of the archaeology below the surface to find out more visit our Magna Appeal page.

Please Note:

These tours are across rugged and sometimes boggy terrain without paths. If you would like to attend please wear suitable clothing and footwear for walking through fields.
Some fields may have livestock in them.
There are very little visible remain of Magna fort but the history is fascinating.

This tour is recommended for older children due to the terrain, any children must be supervised by an adult and behave responsibly around livestock.

Tours of Magna Fort are available at 11am & 1pm on dates below:

September	Saturday	3
	Sunday	4
	Wednesday	7
	Saturday	10
	Sunday	11
	Wednesday	14
	Saturday	17
	Sunday	18
	Wednesday	21
	Saturday	24
	Sunday	25
	Wednesday	28
October	Saturday	1
October	Sunday	2

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Instruments of War: Roman cornu mouthpiece uncovered.

An instrument of war: an exceptionally rare ancient Roman cornu mouthpiece unearthed at Vindolanda this summer gives a unique insight into the sound of the Roman Army.
Statement from the Vindolanda Trust

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II the following statement has been issued by The Vindolanda Trust.
Vindolanda Adventure

What was it like to live at Vindolanda when the Romans were here? What did they wear? Eat? Do for fun? Did they go to parties? Join Lady Lepidina and Tagomas Vexillarius in the Vindolanda Adventure online game to help to answer these questions.
Vindolanda Adventure Game Released

A new educational resource for budding video gamers and archaeologists is set at the ancient Roman fort of Vindolanda in Northumberland will be officially launched on 11th September 2022. This online game and exhibition brings to life real-people from the world-famous Vindolanda tablets, Tagomas and Lepidina, with the aim to help children learn more about computer science and the ancient world.

Illuminated sheep at Vindolanda

7th - 9th October 2022
Roman Vindolanda
A brand new visual arts trail will light up Northumberland to celebrate the arrival of the Lindisfarne Gospels in the North East this autumn and the full flock is coming to Roman Vindolanda! #FindTheFlock
Bare Bones

22nd -28th October
Roman Army Museum
What can we learn from ancient animal bones about how the Roman lived? A chance to see some of our favourite animal finds and artefacts and learn the science behind the bare bones of Vindolanda.
1900 Bunting Exhibition

22nd - 30th October 2022
Join us in celebrating 1900 years of Hadrian's Wall with our 1900 Bunting Challenge Exhibition. 1900 bunting flags created by knitting, crocheting, sewing and more to be displayed at Roman Vindolanda on the replicas of Hadrian's Wall.
Saturnalia

Throughout December
Roman Vindolanda
Display of a feast for the festival of Saturnalia in the Activity Centre at Roman Vindolanda. Learn about the winter festival celebrated by the Romans.
Militaria Exhibition

12th February - October 2022 *Extended*
Roman Army Museum
A temporary exhibition at the Roman Army Museum showing an assembly of militiary artefacts never seen in public which are on private loan to the Vindolanda Trust.
Vindolanda Guided Tours

2nd April - 19th October
Make the most of your visit to Vindolanda by joining one of our free 45 minute guided tours of the Roman Vindolanda fort site including an overview of the site and archaeological highlights.

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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.
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Visitor Information

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Day Planner

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Ancient Graffiti Uncovered

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Work for us

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Luna, Moon Goddess

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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