Inks & Impressions

Tuesdays 14th & 28th July & 11th & 25th August

at Roman Vindolanda in the Activity Centre.

Step into the world of Roman communication and discover the remarkable Vindolanda Writing Tablets, one of Britain's most important archaeological finds.

Learn how these ancient messages were written, the ingredients used to create Roman ink, and what the tablets reveal about everyday life on Hadrian's Wall nearly 2,000 years ago. Through hands-on activities, you can try making ink, write your own messages, and explore the stories behind the letters that have transformed our understanding of Roman Britain.