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Find out about the amazing volunteers who give their time to explain the sites of both Vindolanda and Magna (at the Roman Army Museum) to our visitors. Our volunteer guides are very knowledgeable about our sites and are always happy to answer questions and reveal some fascinating facts about the sites. Read more
The 2019 Vindolanda Roman excavations started on Monday 8th April. Will you witness the next major discovery? Read more
You can help us raise money towards our campaigns by doing a sponsored walk, cycle, run or swim. Individuals or groups can support our work and set up a fundraising page on our website. Read more
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. Read more
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
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. Read more
Find out about what's involved, how to participate and when you can see the digging taking place. We are now fully booked for the 2024 Excavation season. Read more
This is a suggested day planner for your visit to Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum. Read more
It is essential for young people to learn about our Roman heritage and visits to site of Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum help to bring history to life. Read more
Make use of these free learning resources while visiting the Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum. Read more
Overview of the Vindolanda Trusts aims and objectives Read more
Each year over 400 volunteers join the excavations at Vindolanda and make a direct contribution to the research on the monument. If you are over 16 and have two consecutive weeks to give to the project, you too can make history happen and become a part of the story of uncovering Vindolanda. Read more
There is a vast range of places to stay near to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum with all budgets catered for. Read more
At Vindolanda Fort and the Roman Army Museum you are already having the ultimate 'Edge of Empire' experience on Hadrian's Wall but if you want more then there is a stunning string of forts, milecastles and turrets stretching 80 Roman miles (73 of our miles!) from East to West, coast to coast. Read more
Consolidation is a vital part of the work that the Vindolanda Trust undertakes to maintain and conserve Roman Vindolanda part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall. The Vindolanda Trust looks after the site with its own dedicated consolidation mason and archaeological team. Read more
Whether a university, a tour company or a group of interested adults, Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum make for an ideal day out in Hadrian's Wall Country. Read more
The Vindolanda Trust has a small and dedicated team of volunteers who assist the Curator with her duties in the two site museums of Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum. Read more
Northumberland has many fine castles that you can visit, some of them are even built from Hadrian's Wall stones! There is also 40 miles of stunning coastline or venture into the heart of Northumberland and find some real gems. Read more
Learn how to get involved with our excavations and become part of our international team of volunteers. To volunteer at Vindolanda you don't need any experience in archaeology. You do need to be enthusiastic, fit to undertake physical work, over 18 (or 16 accompanied by an adult) and of course you'll need to have booked yourself a spot via our website! Read more
Here are some interesting places to visit and things to do just a stones throw away from Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum Read more
The Vindolanda Trust will celebrate it's 50th Anniversary in 2020, a remarkable achievement made possible by the dedication of its staff, volunteers and the invaluable support of the visitors to its sites. Read more